Spain has a high standard of healthcare, with state-of-the-art medical equipment.
Spain has a high standard of medical care and advanced medical equipment, and is one of the countries with the best public **** health system in the world. The health care network is perfect, health centers and hospitals are densely distributed, and can provide primary diagnosis and specialized care, and it is very convenient to get medical treatment. Spain has a well-developed system of prevention and emergency response, with a well-developed first-aid system, and emergency services can be obtained quickly by dialing 112. Spanish workers and foreign workers legally residing in Spain are automatically enrolled in health insurance if they pay social security contributions, and they and their relatives are entitled to free medical care. In addition, there are commercial health insurance companies. In addition, there are commercial health insurance companies. 99.98 per cent of the population is covered by health insurance. With the exception of emergencies, health insurance is mandatory in both public and private hospitals.
In Spain, outpatient care is by appointment only, and the health practitioner is responsible for referring the patient to the appropriate doctor. In a number of autonomous communities, the introduction of ? Cell phone consultation? In several Autonomous Communities, cell phone consultations are organized to remind patients to take their medication on time.
The average life expectancy in Spain is 77.8 years for men and 84.3 years for women. According to the 2008 Spanish Statistical Institute, Spain in Figures, Spaniards die mainly from the following three diseases: cardiovascular (31.8%), oncological (26.9%) and respiratory (11.4%).In 2008, there were 804 polyclinics in Spain***, with 161,000 beds (an average of 3.4 beds/1,000 people) and 214,000 doctors (an average of 4.7 doctors/1000 people).