International patients & continuity of care
For people who spend several weeks or months in Mallorca, continuity of medical care deserves a place in the travel plan. A concise health summary, an organised medicine list and clear follow-up arrangements can make a consultation abroad more useful. Plan before supplies or appointments become urgent.
Prepare with your usual clinician before travelling
The CDC recommends that travellers with chronic conditions plan care in advance, including access to medicines and medical information. Carry medicines in hand luggage and keep information about their generic names, doses and allergies accessible. Specific travel advice depends on your condition and itinerary. Read the CDC guidance for travellers with chronic illnesses.
Ask your usual clinician which reviews or tests may fall due during your stay and what documentation would help a doctor in Mallorca. If there are questions about whether you are fit to travel, address them before departure rather than relying on an appointment after arrival.
Create a one-page medical summary
A short summary gives a new doctor a starting point. Keep it with the relevant original documents, and update it when treatment changes. Include:
- Your main diagnoses and important past procedures.
- Prescribed medicines, doses and the reason you take them.
- Supplements and non-prescription products you regularly use.
- Known allergies and previous significant reactions.
- Recent relevant results and any outstanding follow-up.
- Contact details for your usual clinician and your preferred language.
Separate established diagnoses from concerns you would like investigated. Bring the supporting reports when possible. A well-organised summary should make the appointment easier, rather than replacing a medical history or examination.
Check medicine arrangements before you run out
A familiar brand name may not identify the same available product in another country. The EU's Your Europe guidance explains that a medicine prescribed in one member state may have a different name or may not be available elsewhere. Cross-border prescriptions need appropriate identifying information. Ask a pharmacist or clinician about the arrangements for your particular medicine; do not assume an electronic prescription will work everywhere. See the official guidance on prescriptions abroad.
If you need a local medical review, bring the prescription, packaging and relevant records. A consultation is not a guarantee that a particular medicine will be prescribed. Decisions depend on the assessment, applicable requirements and the information available. Do not change a dose, substitute a product or stop treatment on the basis of an online article.
Agree how follow-up will work
Before arranging tests or a treatment review in Mallorca, explain how long you will remain on the island. Ask when results are expected, who will discuss them with you and whether a further appointment may be needed. Clarify which services and fees are included.
Where another clinician is involved, ask what information you should take back. Sharing medical information between providers requires appropriate arrangements; it should not be assumed merely because both clinicians know your name. Keep a personal record of recommendations and outstanding questions.
Choose a local consultation for your needs
Consider what you want help with now: a current symptom, review of existing results, a medicine-related question or planning a preventive assessment. Being specific helps the team discuss a suitable appointment. You can ask about language, location and availability without sending your complete medical history through an initial web enquiry.
At Galatzó Health, Dr. Indhira Ghyssaert offers personal medical consultations for Mallorca residents and international patients. Learn about private medical consultations in Mallorca and the doctor providing your care.
Questions patients often ask
Should I wait until I am nearly out of medicine?
Arrange advice early enough to review the documentation and discuss options. Do not assume that an appointment or a specific product will be available at short notice.
Is a private clinic a substitute for emergency care?
No. For a medical emergency in Spain, call 112. Routine enquiries and WhatsApp messages should not be used to delay urgent help.
An organised first step
Contact the Galatzó Health team with your preferred dates, language and a general reason for the consultation. Ask how to share medical documents appropriately and confirm the appointment arrangements before your visit.
Galatzó Health Medical Journal · Published 1 November 2026. General information; medicine and travel decisions require advice specific to your situation.
