[Dave Mayes]

Has anyone got any experience with the medical system in France? Currently on a year abroad, travel insurance EHIC and all the rest of it. Just before I left, a specialist at the Northern General told me I had elbow instability, dull aches, clunking noises etc. It's got worse and is starting to be a pain in the arse at work, cos I sit at a keyboard on data input all day (as well as I can't train on it!).
I don't think it's a common injury, and it took me the best part of a year and a half to get it looked at by a specialist in the UK, so is there any point in me going to see a doctor in France about it?

Cheers!

[abarro81]

Only got experience with A&E style stuff, no idea about how you go about getting seen for other stuff. If it's aggravated by work can you go through some sort of occupational health route there?

[dave]

Maybe try and regardez l'osteopath?

[webbo]

My understanding is that in France you do not have to see a GP before seeing a specialist. I think you pay up front then claim part of the money back.
My mate who lives over there would pay for a scan then book an appointment with the orthapedic consultant taking the scan results with him.