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31 The training of medical staff in Chile is considered to be among the best in South America and the private clinics in the major cities fulfil international standards. There are two parallel healthcare systems with asso- ciated clinics and emergency services: a public and a private system. Employees with higher incomes are usually privately insured. However, this is only around 25% of the population. For minor illnesses, the first port of call for many Chileans is the pharmacy for cost reasons. AN OVERVIEW OF THE CHILEAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM RHM first showed a demo ambulance, to make the benefits of new quality standards clear.