October 2009
Panama City, Panama Healthcare in Panama:
Low Cost, High Quality 
Photo by Linda McKee
For most, healthcare lies at the heart of the decision to relocate overseas…
Dear Panama Insider, It can be scary at first…but the experience can be enriching and rewarding. I'm referring, of course, to seeking healthcare in Panama. Even in a country this advanced, the first time you receive medical treatment away from home can be unsettling. Will you be able to hurdle the language barrier? Will you have access to quality care? Will you be able to get the same meds? All these questions and more are likely to plague you. However, once you start comparing costs and the quality of care, you'll begin feeling reassured. In this month's special healthcare issue, contributor Linda McKee tells us about Panamanian healthcare. She shares her husband's experience with medical care in Panama and interviews other expats who have had positive experiences here, as well. Says Linda: "No system is perfect and of course there are those who have had less than perfect experiences here in Panama. But, back home, were you able to call your doctor at home on a weekend? I had never had that experience until I came to Panama…and most of the people I talked to hadn’t either." Despite any imperfections, says Linda, Panamanian healthcare compares favorably to that of any First World country and is "one of the best reasons to visit or retire here." Read on for real life experiences and more information on medical care in Panama. Click the "current issue” button on the left to download your issue of Panama Insider. Thanks for reading, Panas. Best regards, Jessica Ramesch
Editor, Panama Insider
Panama@InternationalLiving.com P.S. Are you waiting? I've had quite a few inquiries from those of you who are already hoping to attend International Living's 2010 "Live & Invest in Panama" Seminar. I'm pleased to let you know that the event is tentatively slated for late April 2010. If you're interested in this event or have any suggestions, please write to events@internationalliving.com and let us know what's on your mind. Hope to see you there… | 
