Healthcare for U.K. Citizens

Hi.
I live in Central Portugal and had a need to call for an ambulance. It arrived within 15 minutes.
I was treated exceptionally well by the Bomberio who sorted my documents certificate of residency, nif, passport etc and taken to Coimbra hospital within 30 minutes
I had a more than thorough examination and treated almost immediately with medication to stop both the pain and nausea.
Ultrasound followed then off to a different area for observation more medication for pain and antibiotics to work on the cause.
It was mid evening before it was decided that I was well enough to leave and was kept in observation until my transport arrived.
I left with a prescription and expected some form of charge to pay for my treatment.
No charge
Charge for prescription next day at pharmacy €14.
A1 treatment all the way.
Regards
Richard