Why is it that we think so little of investing in a fifty thousand mile, top to bottom check up for our car, and yet we rarely think about doing the same for ourselves?

Stop for a moment and think about the last time you had a truly comprehensive body screening. For most people, the answer is never. Most insurance companies in the U.S. will not cover preventive screening. In such cases, the onset of symptoms must occur before diagnostic testing is covered. Unfortunately, waiting this long can often times mean that you have waited too long.

Doctors suggest that every adult should undergo a comprehensive health screening no less than every ten years. The reason why most ignore this advice is cost. In the U.S., a comprehensive series of elective tests may cost upwards of five thousand dollars. This is why it is so important for you to get to know the world class medical community in Panama.

As a rule of thumb, most medical procedures here will cost you about half of an equivalent procedure performed in the U.S. Make no mistake, you are not sacrificing one iota of quality or professionalism. Many of Panama’s doctors and nurses were trained in the U.S and this forward looking nation’s hospitals rival the best in the world.

So what does a comprehensive screening look like? The exact details of this is always a matter for you and your doctor to resolve, but in broad strokes a comprehensive screening package will begin with lab work for total protein, albumin, calcium, phosphorous, glucose, blood urea nitrogen, uric acid, creatinine, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, indirect bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, SGOT, SGPT, as well as tests to determine the level of essential Electrolytes like sodium, potassium, chloride, and CO2, and Thyroid function. A thorough screening will also contain a Urinalysis, HIV Antibodies test, Lipid Profile, Blood Count, And Prostatic Specific Antigen (PSA) for men 45 years of age or older, and a PAP for women.

Results from the lab should always by supported by a hands on physical exam, complete with chest X-rays, an abdominal and pelvic ultrasound, an electrocardiogram, as well as hearing and vision screenings.

You will find that many of Panama’s better medical providers offer various packages of elective testing to simplify your shopping. Most programs take less than a day. Some may require a one night stay in one of the area’s modern hospitals.

When planning your medical vacation to Panama it is always a good idea to have a chat with a local travel professional. You will find that medical tourism is a very popular vacation option here requiring that travel professionals become familiar with provider , service, and pricing options. They will be happy to share this knowledge with you. Why come this far without making the best of your time and treasure? To chat with a local travel specialist (Click Here).

While in Panama why not look into some of the many ways you can fund your retirement here while vacationing in your younger years. Panama offers a wide range of investment, tax, banking, estate management, and real estate options designed to help you develop an off shore nest egg and a paid for retirement home while you enjoy years of vacation fun.

Did you know that when you retire to Panama, you will no longer have to pay taxes on income you earn outside of the country? If you buy your retirement home with the right guidance, you may not have to pay property taxes for up to 20 years either.

How would you like a low cost vacation home that pays for itself? When you buy property in one of Panama’s high demand “Condo-Tels” revenue from rentals while you are away can sometimes pay for your unit. By the time you reach retirement, your paid for resort condo will be waiting.

It is also important to remember that Panamanian law allows you to invest and bank in secrecy. The mechanisms that make this financial privacy possible have also produced one of the best estate management jurisdictions on earth.

If you are thinking about vacationing or retiring in Panama, or if you will be visiting to develop an asset protection, business, banking, or investment strategy, make sure to begin by building a strong relationship with a local attorney. There are many third party sources able to help you select the best one for your needs. These groups provide unbiased reviews of providers in Panama’s professional community speeding you to a successful pairing.

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