Philippines
Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
When we asked members in Philippines if they typically need to travel to see specialists, they replied...
"This would normally be in private hospitals in Manila, where charges are double from the local hospitals. Some of these hospitals are American style, but have astronomic bills to match. Again their practice is to load the bill. The doctors always try to refer other doctors to see you, again all this is chargeable to you. Payment upfront is required -- even when you are involved in an accident, sent to the ER and incoherent. They will wait for your family to arrive with cash or a credit card regardless of your condition. ," said another in Philippines.
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"Local hospitals in Germany are very efficient! The hospitals and medical centers in The Philippines are all average," explained one expat who made the move to Angeles City, Philippines.
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Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
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