Kamares Medical Centre have prepared a list of frequently asked questions, a charge sheet and other useful information.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTRE SCHEME
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND AND CLARIFY
HOW THE MEDICAL EMERGENCY SCHEME OPERATES.
WHAT WILL IT COST?
The fee for the Medical Emergency Service will be €95 per person per annum paid annually in advance.
The service Free of charge for children/Grandchildren up to age 12 years provided their parents/Grandparents are members of the scheme.
WHAT DOES MY REGISTRATION FEE COVER?
Your registration fee covers Emergency medical assistance 24 hours per day 7 days per week, 365 days a year. (see also additional services)
WHO CAN JOIN?
All residents who live within the Villages of Tala, Kamares, Killi, Zelemenous and Tremithousa.
HOW AND WHERE DO I JOIN THE SCHEME?
Registration takes place in the Medical Centre.
Every person wishing to join the scheme will be asked to complete a registration form.
An appointment will then be made with the Doctor who will conduct a brief medical examination and note your medical history. This information is required for reference should a future emergency occur.
The specific location of your home will also be noted.
Subscription will be payable direct to the Medical Centre at the time of registration.
A membership card will be issued.
I ALREADY HAVE MEDICAL INSURANCE
This scheme will not replace your medical insurance but will enhance it. The purpose is to provide Professional Medical assistance during the CRITICAL early minutes after a major emergency or life threatening occurrence. If required an ambulance will be called by the medical staff. However the patient can be transported to any Paphos hospital of their choice.
LOCATION
The MEDICAL CENTRE is located in a building situated by the side of the Kamares Club and has been converted to the specification of the IASIS Hospital.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
The Emergency Medical Centre operates a normal GP surgery for any NON emergency condition.
The GP service will be charged at €17 for scheme members.
Surgery hours: 9am – 12 noon Monday – Friday
DISCOUNTED SERVICES for MEMBERS ONLY (OFFERED AT IASIS HOSPITAL)
Members of the scheme will be entitled to receive discounted services at the Iasis Hospital with discounts ranging from 10% to 50%.
One check-up per year at special price €102.00
Osteoporosis test (DEXA scan) at 50% discount.
Blood tests and Radiology tests at 10% discount.
Cardiology Test (ECG & Echocardiogram) at 10% discount.
Specialists visit at the hospital at the special price €35
In the absence of Private Medical Insurance – all inpatient treatment 10% discount.
Due to its success the centre can now offer further services which include the following.
Mobility aids (crutches, walking frame, toilet & bath seats, quadruple walking stick wheelchair). A small fee will apply.
Fees will apply to the above, please check with the medical centre.
Annual medical check €102. This would include:
Most of the medical will be conducted at Kamares with the exception of Xray, Mammogram and Blood tests which would be carried out at the Iasis Hospital. If you wish to take advantage of this very special offer please contact the Kamares Medical Centre Monday to Friday only before 1pm to arrange your medical.
CONCLUSION
Operational costs are funded by subscribers to the scheme which is non profit making. This is a ground breaking and innovative scheme.
Testimonials from very impressed and grateful patients can be found on the KVHA website and the following is the most recent from a resident.
“This is just to say how impressed I am by the prompt service & care that you offer. How lucky we are to have the Medical Centre on Kamares. The fact that you make house visits so quickly must be of great comfort to your patients – it certainly was for me!
Thanks very much for your care. Sincerely PM”
We must make it clear that the Medical Centre is NOT an ambulance service. An ambulance is called ONLY if needed; meantime you are being attended by the medical staff from the centre.
PLEASE NOTE CHARGES FOR THE AMBULANCE WILL BE INCURRED.
WE ALSO WISH TO EMPHASIS THAT YOU CAN BE TAKEN TO ANY HOSPITAL OF YOUR CHOICE.
Although the ambulance is not stationed here it is on call. We are working hard to change this situation but unless we gain more members it is presently not financially viable to base the ambulance on site.
Another advantage of being a member of the scheme is the locator system developed to make it easy for the medical staff to find your home. You all know how difficult it can be to find your way around Kamares and the surrounding areas, this system gives directions to the staff.
IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER YOUR LOCATION IS NOT ON THE DATA BASE.
Everyone is welcome to visit the centre to see the facility and the staff will happily answer any queries you may have.
THIS SCHEME COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE,
PLEASE HELP US TO INFORM THE COMMUNITY AND PASS THIS INFORMATION ON TO FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS WHO MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THE EMERGENCY SERVICE
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL THE CENTRE DIRECT 26653328
OR ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES LISTED BELOW:
DRIVING LICENCE RENEWAL
For members of the Emergency Medical Scheme, the GP surgery can now sign the documentation for the renewal of your driving licence ( A Government requirement on reaching the age of 70). The form is on a separate page for you to download and print.
The Doctor will conduct a simple medical examination. The standard fee of €17.00 will apply for this service. You will need to bring along the appropriate form for the Doctor to sign.
Members with serious ailments may have to be referred to ensure that the ailment does not preclude the signing of the document required for the renewal.
SCALE OF CHARGES
THESE CHARGES HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY NEGOTIATED TO GET THE BEST POSSIBLE BENEFIT FOR SCHEME MEMBER
SERVICES
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MEMBER |
NON-MEMBER |
GP SURGERY BASIC MEDICAL EXAMINATION (UPON JOINING THE SCHEME) |
F.O.C.
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€35.00 |
GP SURGERY NON EMERGENCY VISITS (ANY TREATMENT NECESSARY WILL BE CHARGED EXTRA) |
€17.00 |
€ 35.00 |
EMERGENCY ONLY HOME VISITS - (BY A NURSE 24/7 or A DOCTOR DURING SURGERY HOURS) |
FOC
|
€85.00 |
ALL HOME VISITS: (BY A DOCTOR OUTSIDE SURGERY HOURS)
|
€70.00 |
€120.00 |
AMBULANCE TRANSFER TO HOSPITAL (RETURN TRIP FOR ALL €200.00) |
€128.00 |
€150.00 |
ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECK |
€102.00 |
€150.00 |
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(F.O.C - FREE OF CHARGE)
TESTIMONIALS FROM PATIENTS
KHOBOT FAMILY
In the Summer of 2010 a swimming pool incident involving a 4 year old boy could have resulted in a terrible tragedy had it not been for the prompt response from the Kamares Emergency Medical Centre.
Nurse Karen Gowing and Dr Pradeep attended the incident and administered emergency treatment to the unconscious child.
Due to this immediate response the child's life was saved and averted any long term damage.To express their gratitude the family made a very substantial donation to the Medical Centre which has resulted in the purchase of state of the art medical equipment.
To accommodate this new equipment the room adjoining the present clinic has been renovated and will be used to extend the services of the centre. The Medical Centre has dealt with many medical emergencies since it opened in 2007.
We are very fortunate to have this facility in our area with Medical assistance available 24 hour / 7 days a week, plus a GP service Monday to Friday. It is now in its fourth year and is totally self funding and non profit making.
This generous donation will greatly enhance this unprecedented, unique service and will benefit our community even more.
THIS NOTICE IS WITH THE PERMISSION OF THE KHOBOT FAMILY.
DAVID GALLANDERS
I was out walking with Diana and our dog late on Friday afternoon and towards the end of our walk while going up a gentle slope, I was affected by severe chest pain. Diana took me home in the car and called the medical centre. The duty Nurse offered to come to the house but we decided that Diana could drive me there.
By the time we got there, the duty Doctor had been called, and the Nurse had set up the ECG machine, the Doctor arrived shortly afterwards and within 30 minutes the tests had been completed and within one hour I was in the IASIS.
My grateful thanks to everyone involved in the Medical Centre project.David G having planned for three, when the surgeons opened me up, they decided four bypasses were necessary. Nevertheless, they had me out of bed and walking (staggering) about the next day!Now, I have to let the healing process take its course, and try not to be too awkward a convalescent!;-)
David G.
DAVID JONES
On the evening of Wed 23 Jan I was alone in the house, Molly was on an aircraft returning from the UK and expecting me to meet her at the airport. I have a long-standing weakness in my lung functions and suffered something akin to a serious asthma attack, I was unable to get the oxygen I needed.
I didn't have the tel no for the H Centre, doubted my ability to explain my problem to neighbours as I was unable to speak, my breathing being so bad. Also I knew that I would not make it up to the H Centre on foot so I took the car.I was on the point of expiring when I arrived but, luckily, the male nurse saw me in the car park, helped me in and administered oxygen although I was quite unable to speak to him. He might well have saved my life! (It certainly felt like it to me!) A doctor was called and he arrived within a few minutes to give me various nebulised drugs.
Although not officially on duty he spent a couple of hours attending to my needs and tried to persuade my to go into hospital there and then; I refused because I was worried about Molly but I went in next day.As I said my experience was less dramatic than David's but, as you can imagine, I was more than relieved to have this efficient service available when I needed it.
Regards,
David.
LESLEY GREEN
David and I know how much time and effort you and the Pollards have put into getting the Medical centre up and running, so wanted to tell you of our experience this week.David passe d out early on Thursday evening for no apparent reason. I phoned the emergency number and, although the ambulance was not at Kamares at the time, it arrived, with Nurse Jackie very quickly.
She and the ambulance driver quickly assessed the situation and recommended that David be taken to a hospital of our choice for a check. We chose the Iasis for ease and were taken there straight away. Nurse Jacky and the driver were efficient, friendly and reassuring.
The staff at the hospital were also very efficient and, on checking, found David's BP was very high indeed. So, they kept him in, put him on a drip and ran a series of blood tests, chest x-ray and brain scan, whilst monitoring his BP on a regular basis. In the end, he was in two nights and came out yesterday and is absolutely fine now.
We just want to say that it's not until you need a safety net that you really appreciate that it's there.Well done all of you, we are so fortunate to have this facility here in Kamares and we hope membership goes from strength to strength. Just hope those who have decided to save money on the subscription don't learn the lesson the hard way.
Lesley
TIM WHEATLEY
I recently underwent major surgery on my back. Prior to the operation, I suffered extreme pain caused by a trapped sciatic nerve. During this time, I fully appreciated what benefits accrued from membership of the Iasis Hospital Kamares Emergency Medical Clinic scheme. I received superb care and attention from all the staff at the clinic both during normal opening times and, more importantly, outside their usual morning surgery times.
I was receiving pain-killing injections twice daily morning and afternoon and, when the pain became too severe for me to travel the three kilometers to the clinic, I was able to arrange, privately with the resident nurse and receptionist, Jacqueline Donaghy, for her to administer the injections at my house twice daily including weekends. Following release from hospital following my operation, the dressing on my back had to be changed twice daily and again the staff was absolutely meticulous in maintaining the highest possible level of sanitation to ensure that there was no risk of infection.
It is difficult to think how my wife and I would have coped without the use of this facility and I cannot thank them enough for their care and attention during my problems. I know I am not alone in praising this facility in the short time it has been operating and it has already been responsible for helping to save lives through their ability to react speedily to any medical emergency in the Tala area.
In my opinion, it is absolutely essential that this facility remains in existence. However, I am aware that more members are required to ensure that this happens. I would, therefore, urge all residents of Tala, whether they live here permanently or only spend a few months a year on the island, to consider joining the scheme which, at present, costs €95 per person per annum. You never know when you might need to use this excellent facility and we really cannot afford to see it disappear.
Sincerely
Tim Wheatley
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