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15 e : Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou; 20 rue Leblanc;
tel: [phone]. The newest and thus most modern of
the hospital complexes in Paris.
15 e : Hôpital Necker; 149 rue de Sèvres; tel: [phone].
Children's services and burn centre. Ear, nose and
throat services.
17 e : Hôpital Marmottan; 10 rue Armaillé; tel: 01.45.74.
00.04. Drug crisis centre.
Emergencies
In a dire health emergency, call SAMU (tel: 15) or the pompiers (fire
department) (tel: 18), rather than going on your own to a hospital.
The caller's number is automatically registered, and response is
swift and effective. Ambulances are routed to the correct hospital
by trained personnel. The pompiers have the equipment to enter
an apartment when the occupant is unable to open the door. For
other emergency numbers—including 24-hour doctors who make
house calls—see the Resource Guide, Chapter 10.
Clinics
Private cliniques (clinics) often specialise in particular
fields. Generally their accommodations are more pleasant
and personal than in a public hospital, but their prices are
somewhat higher. When you need a particular service, talk
to your doctor about the advantages of a hospital or clinic
that might be recommended.
Dentistry
Although Paris has excellent dental services with the most
modern equipment and trained practitioners, it would be
wise to have as much dental work as possible done by your
regular dentist before you leave home, giving you adequate
time to find another in your new home. If you have ongoing
dental problems, bring a set of x-rays with you.
As with doctors, both your friends and your embassy
should be able to provide you with recommendations of
English-speaking dentists; this should not be hard, for many