A simple accident, a fall, diagnosis of an illness, a stroke—unfortunately, they can happen to any of us at any time regardless of our age or how healthy we are. Whether you are new to the Boquete area or have been here for several years, it is important to understand the available healthcare services in our area before you need them. Where do I go in Boquete and in David for an emergency? What are the ambulance choices and what do they offer? How does insurance work or not work here in Panamá? What are MINSA and CSS, and who can use them? What are the differences between the hospitals in David? How do I get routine vaccinations such as influenza, tetanus, etc. here? How do the laboratories work here in Boquete and David operate? Do specialists come here from Panamá City or must I travel there? What if I need blood? How is palliative care and hospice care in Panamá different than in other countries? I do not speak Spanish and need healthcare services, what do I do? These are just a few of the critical topics Dra. Shannon discusses. | |
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