Do I need an interpreter when visiting the Social Doctor Adeje?

[tripadviser]

Hi All

I am attending Social Doctor in Adeje next week. Its a morning appointment and was wondering if I need to bring an interpreter with me. My Spanish is not very good

[Megaloo]

I can only say that here in the North of the Island and I am sure it is no different in the South there are notices that you must take an interpreter with you as they only speak Spanish.
I appreciate that there are some Doctors who do speak English but unless you know it is better to go prepared.

[bonitatime]

Yes
You need to speak Spanish or take an interpreter

[Moderator]

My Spanish is quite good and I rely on it for most things, but when it comes to the doctor I always take someone more fluent than me.

After all, one mistake in translation could be life or death.

[timmylish]

Having used various branches of the Social medical services I can assure you that you will need a competent Spanish speaker although I do understand that a couple of the doctors in Adeje have been known to break into perfect English when least expected!