Follow up to Medical availability thread

[Bnewb]

I've been asking for a year and still have not found the name of a doctor in Negril, so I understand that it's a tough thing to do.
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Roy, I'm confused also...outside of Beth running an excellent service...Rob has given you the phone numbers to the clinics in Negril twice in this thread alone, when you've asked. If you phone the clinic numbers, they'll tell you which doctor may be working there that day.
Are you just looking for names of Doctors in particular that work in Negril? I'm not sure how that helps outside of having given you the phone numbers to the clinics...but a few names around town... Dr. Grant (she's mentioned regularly on negril.com), Dr. Foster, Dr. Reddy...

[Comforts of Home Nursing]

Yes, as we all do in Jamaica, wear multiple hats! No problem. I make myself available for many services. Nurse Beth

[never2many]

I'm confused. On the home page is this: "Medical Information: Negril Health Centre (Govt): 957-4926 - Doctor's Medical Clinic (near HiLo): 957-3770 - Omega Medical Clinic (near Roundabout): 957 - 9307". Are these not medical doctors?

[Carrie]

I'm curious too. The one by Hilo was closed the Sunday I felt the worst and resorted to reckless behaviour that I have been appropriately lectured upon. Did this not start from some having unsatisfactory treatment at clinics, expensive, or a monopoly at hotels … not pleased. I would have been there irregardless … other options and I am happy to know that we are connected with someone who can connect us with someone. Nice to know that we have options.

[Comforts of Home Nursing]

Just a comment on this....Drs work in clinics, but their hours vary and it is difficult for them to up and leave clinic for hotel calls OR you may have to sit for long periods of time to be seen. IF you have illness or injury make sure you get someone right away! It is best to have someone there to assess the situation. Waiting to get in or for Dr to come can delay care! As a gentleman spoke about in this thread...he waited, and it wasn't the best choice. I can advise and make a plan A and plan B but truly it is best to go with what is advised.

[alibop]

Comforts of Home Nursing does accept donations.
We donate when we notify Nurse Beth with our location, dates and any issues to give her a heads up just in case. Fortunately we have not had to contact her in the past.
We feel fortunate that she makes herself available because when she's needed it will be important to have someone with medical and local knowledge.
Disclaimer: we are not affiliated in any way with Comforts of Home.

[Comforts of Home Nursing]

Comforts of Home Nursing does accept donations.
We donate when we notify Nurse Beth with our location, dates and any issues to give her a heads up just in case. Fortunately we have not had to contact her in the past.
We feel fortunate that she makes herself available because when she's needed it will be important to have someone with medical and local knowledge.
Disclaimer: we are not affiliated in any way with Comforts of Home.

Just to clear some things up. On my website there is a payment button to pre register which allows you to enter all your info and that goes in my carry log book(dates/place of stay, allergies and medical history) This is an option, and it is important especially if you want me to know something about you before you arrive! Otherwise you can call me unexpectedly and this requires information gathering at the time of your call, on medical history, etc... and even where you are located!! Your choice but I encourage you to pre register!

There is also a payment button if you want to make payment towards supplies/transportation for cheap or free local care which I do frequently! This all is at my expense as I work alone covering this need. I do my best to be there for you!

[RoyinNC]

They are clinics that obviously have doctors there at times. If there are certain reliable doctors that work there they are not listed. It may be a rotation of a variety of doctors, or there may be a couple of doctors who work there regularly. Not sure. I see what you are saying, but these are clinics. not doctors. A subtle distinction I know.

[Rob]

...but these are clinics. not doctors. A subtle distinction I know.

There is no subtle distinction, all the doctors you can contact in Negril work at a clinic. What you may be thinking of as a doctor's office is referred to as a clinic in Negril.

[RoyinNC]

Thanks Bnewb,
Do these doctors have their own offices and contact information or are these the doctors that work and the clinics Rob lists (or a combination of those things)?
I think the real question I have been asking has become lost along the way... Where do the people with an inside knowledge of the medical situation in Negril go or do if something serious happens other than Sav or Cornwall? Having been to both I am wondering if there are better options in the area, and if so... what are they? I visit Jamaica often, but just for a week at at time and even after 35 or so visits I know that the people on this board know far more than I do about everything in Negril. I was hoping I'd ask my question and someone would say something like,

"If I had a serious medical situation when I was in Negril I would definitely do/call ..... because this is the most reliable option in the area if you have a serious illness or injury and they can authorized use of your medical evac insurance if needed."

But I have also learned that it's just not as simple as I was hoping it would be. That's my actual question and I have gained some excellent info about the services provided by Nurse Beth and now know that unless someone else comes up with a better option she should be the first call for someone visiting the area. It sounds like she has the information I am asking about and provides a valuable service to help someone access the options that do exist in the area.
Thanks for your reply.
Roy