San Antonio For Puerto
Rico
Physician Volunteer
Request - FAQ’s
Puerto Rico is trying to organize efforts to have physicians
volunteer to travel to Puerto Rico to help patients impacted by Hurricane
Maria. A flyer has been prepared with information about the conditions of the
volunteer service. Following are some frequently asked questions about the
volunteer conditions.
1.
Who in San Antonio is coordinating this effort
to volunteer to serve in Puerto Rico?
Carmelo Otero, MD: Cell phone – 210-383-1828;
Fax – 210-615-6626; Email - drotero@cmics-sa.com
2.
Will I be paid as a physician to volunteer in
Puerto Rico?
No, this is a volunteer effort. No physicians
will be paid for their services.
3.
How will volunteers get to Puerto Rico, where
will they stay and who will pay for the costs?
Volunteer physicians must book commercial
airlines to travel to and from Puerto Rico. The costs of travel, lodging, food
and other expenses are the responsibility of the volunteer physicians. However,
the governor will ensure lodging will be available for volunteers.
4.
Will volunteers need a visa to be able to enter
Puerto Rico?
The governor has ensured that all volunteer
physicians with a valid medical license, under governor’s order #OE-2017-58,
will be able to practice in Puerto Rico.
5.
Does physician medical mal practice insurance
cover services provided in Puerto Rico?
Each
physician should check with their medical malpractice insurance provider as to
their own coverage.
6.
Where in Puerto Rico will volunteers be working?
The government in Puerto Rico will assign
areas most in need at the time.
7.
Will the medical supplies be provided?
In some cases, yes, and in others no.
Donations are being sought to cover the cost of supplies. A list of needed
supplies can be provided.
8.
Are donations being sought? Where do I send the
check?
Monetary donations may be sent to (please put
Doctors 4 Puerto Rico on the Memo line on the check):
The Puerto Rico Heritage Society, Attn:
Doctors 4 Puerto Rico
225 E Sonterra Blvd, Suite 201
San Antonio, TX
78258
