So for the second trip in a row we have interacted with the country’s health services. On both occasions it has been very good.
First it was the staff of the Regent who were very helpful. Suggesting the hospital which was the closest and cancelling our lunch booking as they were not answering the phone. Got us a taxi quickly. Most staff knew of the fall and gave Mrsdrron their best wishes.
Then to the Gleneagles hospital and their walk in A&E. Naturally a few forms to fill in. Then to the waiting room which was empty. Saw a nurse straight away for a brief history and observations.
Very soon after that saw the doctor on duty, Dr Joy. I guess because I told him I was a retired consultant physician since March this year there was no mucking around. His questions were to the point and very soon we had the X-ray form.
Again just a couple of minutes wait and she was off to X-ray. This took the longest of all the contacts. They only had the report available until after we had seen the orthopaedic surgeon.
Dr Joy looked at the films online and showed us the fracture. We then went back to the desk to pay the bill. By the time I had done that Dr Joy had arranged an immediate consultation with the orthopaedic surgeon and sent him a referral letter.
Another form for the surgeon and straight in. As usual for a surgeon it was straight to the problem. Though what I liked was that he had the messiest office I had ever seen. The fracture was not displaced so no surgery and her arm in a sling.
Mrsdrron was much happier with that news. Here she is whilst awaiting the X- rays and report for when we got home.
And what surprised me with this being a private hospital was that the cost for the hospital and specialist was a little under $S600. And all paid with Amex!
