Table 1.

Health Care setting in Barbados

Public sector	Private Sector
Eight publicly funded polyclinics strategically located around the island	At least 89 private general practitioners in 2005. Mainly solo or small group practice
Free comprehensive primary care	Service provided for a fee
Several nurses at each clinic.	Usually no nurse
A dietician and podiatrist are available on specific days	Usually no dietician or podiatrist within the clinic
Medication for diabetes and hypertension provided at no cost to the patient	Medication for diabetes and hypertension provided at no cost to the patient in 2005