What are emergency services like in Argentina?
When we asked members about emergency services in Argentina, they wrote...
"In Buenos Aires, the emergency services are very convenient. Most of the private hospitals have excellent service with long waits are weeks to see a doctor. This is one of the main benefits to going private. If you go with the public system be prepared to wait. You call "107" for an ambulance or medical services. The better hospitals in Buenos Aires are Hospital Britanico, Hospital Aleman, Hospital Italiano. They are all located close to one other. generally in the Recoleta Area of the city," said another expat in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
"Emergency services in Argentina are generally reliable and efficient. In the event of an emergency, the best way to call for an ambulance is to dial 107, which is the national emergency number. Ambulances are typically staffed with trained medical personnel and are equipped with the necessary medical supplies. In addition, the ambulance service is free of charge," wrote a member who made the move to Argentina.
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