Category: Health
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Travel Insurance
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Travel insurance, and specifically travel health insurance, is more important than ever now that we live in Europe. I haven’t met a person yet that doesn’t plan on doing at least some travel when they moved to Portugal. When this topic came up in a friends group, I had no idea the extent of information…
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Pharmacies
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Pharmacies in Portugal are: This is especially helpful for expats who might still be learning about the local healthcare system and want to avoid unnecessary doctor visits. If you find yourself being discharged with a prescription in hand, there are 24 hour pharmacies nearby. Tavira maintains a monthly rota of which pharmacy is open overnight. This resets…
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Medical Visits
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Tavira has several clinics, but most folks I’ve met go to the Tavira Clinic (Clínico de Plaza) in the Tavira Plaza. It’s a doctor’s office and urgent care center that’s open seven days a week from 8 am to 10 pm. Medical Records In many cases, you will be required to obtain copies of medical…