Lack of 1st World Health Care in Belize(?)
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My partner and I did an extensive 2-week, "boots on the ground" trip to Belize where we spent 4-5 days in Ambergris Cay, Placencia, and the Cayo district, respectively. The country checks sooo many boxes for us, but one key element seems to be missing that gets glossed over by entitites promoting Belize as a reirement destination.... access to quality health care.
I'm curious to learn from actual North Americans living in country who are over 60 as to how you manage your health care. We are both physically fit but are committed to proactive health care which means staying on top of scans, blood panels, meds, etc.. One has to be their own advocate these days!
I've heard that one measure is to schedule doctor visits for a predtermined visit stateside and knock it all out in one multi-week visit, but that just doesn't seem realistic. I'm a cancer survivor and require CT scans every 6-8 months. Surely, I can't be the only Expat with that circumstance?
I welcome any substantive input from bonafide Expats who are commited to proactive health care.