Spain

Healthcare System

• In an emergency, people can go straight to a hospitalA&E. For any other type of hospital treatment a referral from a doctor is required. There are public and private hospitals, with the former providing free treatment. As some hospitals offer both private and state healthcare services, the presentation of a social security card, an EHIC, or proof of private insurance is advisable. As hospital doctors do not issue prescriptions, after discharge, patients take the hospital medical report to a pharmacy for prescriptions to be filled.
• In Spain patients have the right to read their own patient records, but there is evidence that this is not well publicised.

Currency

• The currency used in Spain is Euro.
• 1 Euro = IDR 17,881 (can change)

Food

• Jamon Iberico

Jamon Iberico is one of the most typical food in Spain and one of the most expensive tapas in Spain. Ruby red salted and air-dried Spanish cured ham hangs in almost every bar and restaurant in Spain. There are two types of cured Spanish ham: jamon serrano and jamon iberico. Jamon iberico de bellota is top-quality ham (the finest ham in Spain), while jamon serrano is of less quality and cheaper Spanish ham.

• Tortilla Espanola

Spanish tortilla Espanola is a simple tapas dish made of slow-cooked caramelized onions and potatoes in olive oil and eggs. This famous food from Spain looks more like a quiche than an omelet. Tortilla Espanola is served sliced or squeezed between bread into a sandwich (called bocadillo in Spanish).

• Caracoles

Snail tapas might look and sound odd, but you might be surprised to find out that snails in spain are Spanish traditional food, common Spanish tapas and even more favorite spring tapas in Spain.

Transportation

• Buses
• Trams
• Metro
• Taxis
• Trains

Exchange Conditions

Research Exchange: https://exchange.ifmsa.org/exchange/score/explore/conditions/view/110

Professional Exchange: https://exchange.ifmsa.org/exchange/scope/explore/conditions/view/83