Emergencies
For any emergency go to the Accident and Emergency Department “ΕΠΕΙΓΟΝΤΑ” at your nearest hospital.Emergency treatment in the hospitals is usually good, you rarely have to wait too long to be seen and doctors usually speak some English. You should quote your AMKA number (if you have one) or private health insurance details. You may be required to pay a small cost for some tests, such as x-rays (about 3 to 5 Euros each). If you don’t have an AMKA or private health insurance or an EHIC card you will be required to pay full costs for any tests, and for any stay in hospital.
Hospital Doctors and EOPYY
A number of doctors and specialists hold outpatient surgeries at the hospitals to which they are attached. Consultations are free to those with an AMKA number.Contact your local hospital to book an appointment direct.
Nursing
The lack of nursing care in Greek state hospitals is renowned and family or friends often spend 24 hours a day at the patients' bedside nursing them. If you should be confined to bed in hospital you will normally need extra help and if you don't have a number of friends and relatives to call on you may need to employ a private nurse ('apoklistikia').Note that Greek hospital wards are often packed (mostly with numerous visitors at all hours) and can be very noisy.
