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Old May 21, 2012, 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by PsychiatricEnigma View Post
I can't speak for the other countries you listed but in the UK we have the NHS which is free-to-use and at universities you can sign with a GP (doctor) who will make all important referrals, medications and stuff have different names over here, but obviously your doctor might know all about that.
Entitlement to care on the NHS depends on a number of factors for foreigners, including the duration and purpose of the stay and the type of services required. Some NHS trusts, for example, exclude non-EU nationals who have lived in the UK for less than six months from seeing consultants or specialists except in emergency situations. Even where not the case, waiting times can be exceptionally high in university boroughs and major metropolitan areas.

It's important the OP checks their own entitlements (likely with the uni he/she intends to enrol at) before they go, including the availability of desired treatments in that country. This is true no matter which country is selected.
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