Follow up to Medical availability thread

[Comforts of Home Nursing]

Yes they are. The healthcare center closes approx 5pm The clinic hours vary upon days and close in evenings, with the physician coming in different times in the day- also each offer different peripheral services ea clinic. One offers 24 roving nurse with skills in hospitality and customer service, but last I heard from hotels and saw on their flier...the nurse gets insurance info and calls that DR or ambulance. There is NO hands on allowed (they listed cannot give over the counter, take blood pressure and doesn't carry any supplies) which really isn't providing any nursing service. There is NO guarantee to reach physicians 24 hours or have a rig available in town so be prepared. There are more clinics than listed and many do not come out at night. I work with whatever is at hand and deal with the issue at hand, you aren't alone to figure it out. I say have travel insurance but read fine print ( evac qualifications), carry cash as well as credit card with large limit (25,000) and keep my number handy.
Bless

[Comforts of Home Nursing]

I understand the frustration, hence I began this business years ago! I try daily to get something going 24 hours here and lots of talk and no action means I am on the clock 24/7. I help to the best of my ability to take care of each situation. Many people call and want me to tell them what to do, but this isn't a phone service. I respond and make a plan. The physicians that DO let me call them in the night want me to come , assess and make sure they need to come OR get you through the night or where you need to go. The run clinic (the Dr office) and have their own families and do not do 24/7 really. I have built relationships to get here their trust and take also assist them when they ask me to go do a home/hotel call for them. Having me go assess reduces cost instead of physician fee or transportation out if you really do not need a physician! If you do need a physician I can facilitate when/where you should go depending on the situation. I can consult to make sure it is the correct plan and advise upon my experience here what we need to do...even if it is playing the insurance game to get you off the island or riding along to get through all the BS I truly am the only service like this, and will always prioritize my calls to level of urgency. I am sure you will hear more about my services since this has been my busiest year ever and I have sent 4+ people home already this season! If you don't need to go great...if you do, you WILL hear it from me! Many people are emailing through my website, their dates and where they are staying, as well as important medical history to be prepared. Nurse Beth
www.j.mp/comfortsJA

[farmer]

I can vouch for nurse Beth's response to my situtation . Because I knew she was a boardie and was 24/7 I needed something as I was suffering with belly pain . Nothing was open and a call to the front desk would have probably meant a ride in an ambulance to the nearest emergency room . But I called Beth at 4 in the morning and she was at my villa in 20 minutes and was assesing me . She had the connection to Dr. and made appt. for me . Although my situation was not easy to diagnose I felt she was my strongest advocate there was ! She was also well prepared to do triage if needed . She is truly frustrated about no 24/7 clinic that can be accessed in the Negril area . Thanks Nurse Beth for that early morning visit.
Farmer

[Crusher]

Well I know I have added her contact information in my phone. You never know when you are going to need some help!

Thanks for the information!

[Comforts of Home Nursing]

That last thread got long and interesting, but I don't think the info some of us need was ever actually found.

There is apparently a recent problem with the medical services at some of the resorts who use a contractor who charges unbelievable high prices at times for simple services. My long time
plan when in Jamaica if I (or someone with me) had a serious illness or injury was to get a taxi and head for MoBay Hope Medical in MoBay (Half Moon shopping area), but that same company that has been called out by lots of people who were overcharged now operates that same clinic. We did not have a confidence-inspiring experience at the clinic at Sav, my one trip to Cornwall with an injured friend was far less than ideal. Someone in the other thread about this mentioned that they use reliable independent doctors in the Negril area but I've never been able to find out who they are, how to contact them, or what the best and most reliable medical options are in case a need arises. I know people who have been vacationing in Negril even longer than I have and some of them have simply felt they could no longer vacation there as their medical situation has gotten more complicated over the years.

What I wish I could get from some of you experts is this.... Assume you are in Negril on vacation and have a serious medical issue (illness or injury)... what do YOU do? What do you think the best options are for reliable medical treatment if something serious happens?

Thanks very much!

www.j.mp/comfortsJA I come and provide nursing service to care for you and if need be, advise you what you need OR and where to go. I have MANY physicians I collaborate with in and outside of Negril. They agreed to be available for my business, and even this changes day to day and I research alternative plans as needed!!
I can asses who is available where, what services you need by consulting with many area physicians and assist you threw the process by traveling with you or getting transport for you. This IS NOT an easy process because services/physicians vary day to day and can be tricky and delay what you need...I will assist you through it. Physicians are overwhelmed in office and some won't come out at night so i am the place to start. No answers where given to you probably because there ISN'T one! Every day is different. PreRegister so I know where you are and something about you BEFORE you have a healthcare urgent need! I cannot stress enough how important it is to have an advocate on your side to do triage nursing services OR get you what you need in Negril! You never know what services are available or who is or isn't in office...until the day(or night) comes and you need help. I will do my best to make a plan with you!!! Nurse Beth

[Yardie]

As far as I know, MoBay Hope closed and was replaced with Hospiten.

http://hospiten.com/en/hospitals-and...ego-bayhttp://

[Comforts of Home Nursing]

As far as I know, MoBay Hope closed and was replaced with Hospiten.

http://hospiten.com/en/hospitals-and...ego-bayhttp://

There is some work being done now on Hope, but nothing open...I will let you know if and when that happens! I will do my best to be there for you to assess the situation and make a plan!

[Nurse Marcia]

Hi Yardie!
The link you shared didn't work for me but this one did for Hospital in MoBay

http://www.hospiten.com/en/hospitals...en-montego-bay