Malta doctor uses old laptop and white-out tape for patient records
A resident in Mellieħa, Malta, describes visiting a general practitioner at 7 a.m. on Tuesday to have blood drawn for tracking two diseases.
Waiting room setup and process
The waiting area contains six chairs that are arranged in the basement of the doctor's house. Staff members note who arrived first before patients enter the office in turn.
Equipment and administrative methods
An ancient laptop with a large monitor runs a version of Windows that resembles early 2000s software. The doctor corrects errors on forms using white-out tape while filling out lab requests.
System costs and health outcomes
This socialized system spends a quarter of what American medicine costs per person. Despite lower spending, the average life expectancy in Malta is five years higher than in the United States.
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