A few more words about Saudi hospitals.
Luckily we have been able to steer clear of Saudi hospitals mostly. Prior to the ear infection episode we had only really visited the hospital for iqama (residence permit) routine check-ups and some minor throat aches. Overall the experiences have been pretty positive. Usually the doctors speak English well enough and there is plenty of staff around to guide you from one room to the next.
A few curiosities…
1. The other hospital we’ve been to has a separate waiting area for men and women.
2. The Saudi staff (female) is covered in black from head to toe. They work behind the counter, not as nurses.
3. Doctors seem to be non-Saudi, but from Arabic speaking countries. All male so far.
4. They will prescribe a lot of pills… antibiotics seem to be the magical cure for everything. It’s up to you if you actually take any of the prescribed pills.
5. As for the abaya… it stays on in the hospital. K almost caused a heart attack in one Philipina nurse when trying to take it off when the doctor wanted to listen to her lungs for the routine iqama check-up. He just listened through all the clothes... wonder what he heard, if anything.
6. Blood pressure is also taken through the abaya.
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