EMERGENCY Situations in Portugal | All You Need to Know

Are you prepared for an emergency situation in Portugal? What happens if you need to go to the hospital? What if you are in a car accident? Josh and Kalie from ExpatsEverywhere share three experiences from expats who moved to Portugal and encountered a situation where they needed medical help. They then talk to several professionals about long term care, wills, funerals, public vs private healthcare, and so much more.Show more

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:32 Three people had medical emergencies soon after moving to Portugal
02:14 What emotions were they feeling?
04:26 How they navigated the Portuguese healthcare system
06:59 How was the level of care in Portuguese healthcare system
10:55 What surprised them about the Portuguese healthcare system?
13:20 What advice would they give you about the healthcare system before moving to Portugal?
15:42 4 steps to prepare for emergency situations in Portugal
19:04 A medical professional gives her advice on how to handle emergencies and long term care options in Portugal
24:40 Legal advice from a Portuguese lawyer regarding death, wills, car accidents, theft and more.
34:31 Financial advice from a financial strategist regarding death, wills, car accidents, theft and more.

* ABOUT US *
Josh and Kalie left the US for a life abroad in 2009 and haven't looked back. They have lived in Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and are currently in Portugal. Yes, they realize they only moved to countries starting with the letter "S" until they spoiled that streak with their move to Portugal. Follow ExpatsEverywhere as we aim to get information to you through expat interviews, city breakdowns, expat life, travel, vlogs, and more.

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