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Good evening everybody. I am sure this question has been asked before, but what is the status of health care on the islands. The information we've found so far basically just says that you can find the same type of care you can find on the mainland, but I'm not buying it. My wife and I are concerned that the laid-back attitude might carry over into things like emergency medical services.
We have a daughter with a nut allergy, and if she were to go into antiphalactic shock, a quick response at the emergency room might mean the difference between life and death. It's not hard to treat, but you have to get treatment quickly. What about ambulance response time?
So what is the general consensus? How is health insurance handled? Are plans comparable in cost and breadth of coverage to what you find on the mainland, or are you limited to what you can pay cash for? Are PPO's available? Where do most people go for care?
Any and all input is greatly appreciated, so thanks in advance.
Posted : May 31, 2005 2:11 am
kc,
Unfortunately I have extensive first hand experience in the emergency room treatment on STT at R. L. Schneider hospital. The tirage system does work here. Last weekend I rushed my husband to the ER at 6:00 AM. Not knowing it was a full moon I was surprised to see about ten people ahead of us. When the tirage nurse came out I explained what my husband was experiencing and we were rushed right in. Total wait time - 7-10 minutes. The nurse then took my husband to a bed and had an iv hooked up before I could get the admitting paper work done. All in all a very good job.
This is our fifth visit in ten months and I am pleased with the staff. The hospital itself lacks a great deal but personnel and critical care staff particularly are wonderful.
All in all, not too different from a small town hospital and the food is better 🙂
Hope this helps.
Pamela
Posted : May 31, 2005 6:24 pm
