What are healthcare services like in Iceland?

We asked retirees if they have access to good medical care in Iceland. They wrote...

"Iceland has a comprehensive healthcare system that provides universal access to medical services. All citizens and legal residents of Iceland are entitled to free healthcare, including hospital care, specialist care, and preventive care. The healthcare system is funded by taxes and is managed by the Icelandic Directorate of Health. Primary care is provided by general practitioners, while specialist care is provided by hospitals and specialist clinics. Iceland also has a number of private healthcare providers, which offer services such as dental care, optometry, and physiotherapy. The country also has a number of health promotion initiatives, such as health education campaigns and health screenings," remarked another expat who made the move to Iceland.

What are healthcare services like in Iceland?

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Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

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