Tag: healthcare

  • How going to a gynecologist abroad is different from the US

    How going to a gynecologist abroad is different from the US

    Since I’ve been living in the Czech Republic for two years, I’ve had to go to the doctor for a variety of reasons. As Thai people say – it’s “same same but different.” Doctor’s offices are generally better equipped and my visits are always covered by insurance, but a visit to the doctor is a…

  • Getting medical care as an expat in Prague

    Getting medical care as an expat in Prague

    I haven’t had any major medical issues in the time I’ve been living in Prague. I’m relatively healthy, and I can usually kick even a severe cold in a couple of days without major incident. Until this week. Let me tell you about my adventures with the healthcare system in Prague. My quasi-medical emergency When…