Medical Journal
Notes from the practice.
Honest, practical writing on health, family and life on the Costa del Sol — from a doctor who treats you in English, Polish or Spanish.
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In The Telegraph: 'I'm a doctor in Malaga — these are the tourist habits that land people in my emergency room'
I was invited by The Telegraph to write about what I see every summer in the emergency department of Malaga's largest hospital — and the simple mistakes that bring holidays to an abrupt end.
Dr. Anna Bernad · · 4 min read
On the radio: Tiger mosquitoes in Spain — what every family should know
I was recently interviewed on Spanish radio about the tiger mosquito in Spain. Here's why this tiny insect is making headlines, and how small habits can keep your family safer.
Dr. Anna Bernad · · 3 min read
In the press: Dr. Anna featured on 7TV Andalucía's 'Entre Nosotras'
Dr. Anna Bernad joined Teresa Ekobo on 7TV Andalucía's 'Entre Nosotras' — a conversation with women shaping their fields, from family medicine to maxillofacial surgery and illustration.
Dr. Anna Bernad · · 3 min read
Navigating Private Health Insurance in Spain: a guide for patients
Why consider private insurance, what it covers in practice, and how to choose a policy that actually fits your life on the Costa del Sol.
Dr. Anna Bernad · · 6 min read
Travelling to Costa del Sol with children: when to call the doctor
A family-holiday guide to deciding when a child's illness needs a doctor's visit — so you can stay prepared and keep the trip safe.
Dr. Anna Bernad · · 5 min read
Online doctor consultation: is it worth it, and when to choose it?
When telemedicine genuinely helps, when it doesn't, and how to get the most out of a remote appointment with your family doctor.
Dr. Anna Bernad · · 4 min read
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