Hospitals and Healthcare in Hong Kong
Medical care is highly developed and of a very good standard in Hong Kong, including public and private healthcare facilities. As an expatriate, you'll likely favour private medical care because of the high standards, good English skills of the staff and more personal attention. That said, Hong Kong's public hospitals are very good indeed and you can usually turn up without an appointment.
Hospital fees are very high in Hong Kong. You should be certain that you have adequate insurance provided by your employer or arranged by yourself. There are a wide variety of expatriate insurance providers for you to choose from and it is easy to arrange. There is no excuse for neglecting this point. Everyone should have good insurance.
If you require emergency treatment, the ambulance will take you to the nearest public hospital unless they are told otherwise.
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You should seek advice on a good family doctor from the Community Advice Bureau although if you can ask a neighbour or friends, it will probably lead you to a good doctor. This is important because you may need specialist treatment, in which case you will probably be better of being referred by your doctor.
Popular expat hospitals include:
Adventist, 40 Stubbs Road, Mid Levels
Canossa, 1 Old Peak Road, Mid Levels
Matilda, 41 Mt. Kellett Road, The Peak
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