- Where is the nearest public hospital from Salou?
- Salou is about 10 km from Hospital Universitari de Tarragona Joan XXIII and from Hospital Universitari Sant Joan de Reus, both public hospitals with 24-hour emergency departments. In an emergency, call 112. In Catalonia you can also call 061 Salut Respon for health advice.
- My child is unwell on holiday in Salou. Can you see them by video?
- Yes. Children are seen with a parent or guardian present. Many common problems, such as a fever, a sore throat or an upset stomach, can be assessed by video, and you will be told clearly if your child needs to be examined in person. In an emergency, call 112.
- Can I get an invoice for my travel insurance?
- Yes. Every visit includes an itemised invoice you can send to your insurer. The video visit is €50 for 15 minutes; a written eConsult from €30 suits simple questions.
- Which areas around Salou do you cover?
- By video, all of them: Salou, Cambrils, La Pineda, Vila-seca, Tarragona, Reus and Miami Platja. You need a phone or laptop and a quiet spot with a good connection. Dr. Yelamo does not do home visits.
- Is Dr. Yelamo licensed to practise in Spain?
- Yes. Dr. Pedro Yelamo Vera is a physician licensed in Spain (Nº Colegiado 484814280) and a member of the Ilustre Colegio Oficial de Médicos de Bizkaia. He sees patients by secure video in Salou and across Spain, and you always see the same named doctor.
- What can a video visit cover?
- Common illnesses, new symptoms and short-term follow-ups. Reviews of suitable long-term medicines. Advice, or a second opinion on test results. Children and pregnant patients can be seen too. Treatment and prescriptions are issued solely at the doctor's discretion, only if clinically indicated after a video assessment. Controlled medicines, such as sleeping pills, strong painkillers, stimulants and gabapentinoids, are not prescribed online.
- What if I need to be examined in person?
- Some problems need a physical exam, a scan or emergency care. If yours does, you will be told clearly and pointed to the right in-person service in Salou. In an emergency, call 112: the video service is for urgent, non-emergency care.