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Cash and cash equivalents (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Restricted cash and cash balances	$ 551	$ 712
Isapre Norte Grande Ltda. [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
Restricted cash and cash balances	$ 551	$ 712

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- Definition

The amount of cash and cash equivalents whose use or withdrawal is restricted. [Refer: Cash and cash equivalents]

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
-Name IAS
-Number 1
-IssueDate 2019-01-01
-Paragraph 55
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-URIDate 2019-03-27

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- Definition

Cash And Cash Equivalents

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