Medical care

[WALKER1313]

Yes, I did search for an answer.  

Have  you been able to get free blood pressure checks at the ship’s medical center? 

[1025cruise]

Nothing is free on a cruise ship.....

 

I would bring your own cuff.

[Philob]

If you need to check your BP on a regular basis buy one, they're not that expensive, $40-$50usd.

[kitty9]

They will charge you for every visit.  Bring your own cuff. 

[Flatbush Flyer]

We take a small OMRON unit with us.

[CruiserBruce]

I agree, taking your own unit is a good idea..there are some very small, easy to use units, and I would take one of those. But not for the cynical reason mentioned... but because most medical units on ships have very limited hours (of course they are on call 24/7, but have limited clinic hours). I doubt they would charge you for a BP check.

[navybankerteacher]

Why would you not already have your own cuff if it occurs to you to get it checked while on vacation?  Also, I do not think you could have anything done in ship's medical for free.

[getting older slowly]

As other have suggest you are better going your own BP machine....

 

Unless you have Transient BP and need to change you dosage.....

 

I would not worry about taking one... you are meant to be relaxing...

 

Also having a stranger take your BP can cause it go up... which in turn makes you worry and it goes up further...

 

I have been managing high BP for almost 30 year now, and a family member has Transient BP  which is a bit of pain....

 

Don

Edited November 27, 2020 by getting older slowly

[WALKER1313]

This is for a group we are organizing that are all over 75(other than ourselves) many that need to monitor their BP. Of course, most would own a monitor, but we are trying to reduce redundancy in packing. 
As no one seems to be sure as to whether they charge or not, I will inform everyone that they would be best to bring their own monitor or organize sharing. 
 

Thank you.