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Here's a brief guide to our Healthcare section for France, from choosing a doctor in France to info on the French healthcare system.The healthcare system in France is likely to be widely different from the system in your homeland. It's important to know how expat medical care works, to know an expat's health expectations, and to make sure that your health coverage is to your preferred standard. That's especially important if you plan to have a baby abroad. Read Expatica’s guide to the healthcare system in France on the healthcare channel and check out Expatica’s listing of local hospitals.
Choosing a doctor
Choosing a doctor abroad for yourself and your family is your first order of business. Use word of mouth or the internet to find a suitable doctor near you, one who can communicate with you adequately until you have a good grasp of the local language. Make sure to know whom to call outside of surgery hours, and take time to find out the basic French words for body parts and medical treatment.
Don’t forget to ask for names of doctors provided by private health insurance for foreigners and remember to contact a local dentist and have regular checkups. Prevention is the best cure. Expatica’s A-Z listing can help you to find expatriate healthcare in your area.
Emergencies and hotlines
If an emergency occurs, it's important to stay aware and in control of what your options are. Read our guide to French emergency services for a better look at numbers, phrases and what to expect in an emergency situation. Those looking for help with serious issues involving alcoholism and substance abuse, see how to find help in France for alcoholism. France also offers an English-speaking hotline, The Listening Post, to assist with crisis and emotional situations.
Having a baby abroad
For women, having a baby abroad can bring up deep feelings of insecurity. How different is the approach to childbirth in your new country to that in your homeland? Read about giving birth in France on Expatica forums to find out what other expat women feel about giving birth away from home.
This handy guide from Expertise in Labour Mobility includes information on business hierarchy, negotiations, and etiquette.
A listing of organizations in the Paris area that cater primarily to Americans living in France. Updated April 2011.
Our handy guide to the British community in Paris, from cricket clubs to Scottish country dancing lessons to where to find a jar of Marmite.
Here's a short introduction to our Banking section for those living in France, from how to open a bank account to Islamic banking and investments.
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