{
  "id": 14674039,
  "title": "SMC Doctors brings a new approach to private healthcare on the Costa del Sol",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/smc-doctors-brings-a-new-approach-to-private-healthcare-on-the-costa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T10:45:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/15/smc-doctors-brings-a-new-approach-to-private-healthcare-on-the-costa-del-sol/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new clinic in Fuengirola marks the expansion of SMC Doctors, a provider of accessible, convenient private healthcare on the Costa del Sol. The clinic, part of a network with locations in Fuengirola, Benalmádena, and Nerja, offers a membership model for private GP care. For €195 per person annually, members gain unlimited GP consultations with same-day appointments available during regular business hours, and no age restrictions apply. This service caters to both permanent residents and seasonal visitors, providing peace of mind and early access to medical advice for those spending part of the year in Spain. The Spanish-Multilingual Care (SMC) Doctors approach emphasizes convenience, with consultations available in English, Spanish, and several other languages, along with a World Medical Card. The membership is meant to complement, not replace, emergency services, hospitals, or specialist care.",
  "summary": "Accessible, personal and multilingual medical care for residents and seasonal visitors Access to reliable healthcare is important for anyone spending […]",
  "key_points": [
    "SMC Doctors expands private healthcare on Costa del Sol with new Fuengirola clinic.",
    "Membership model offers unlimited GP consultations for €195 annually.",
    "Spanish-Multilingual Care approach provides same-day appointments in multiple languages."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}