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I think the Town of San Pedro should be the government agency in charge of this effort.

I very much like the idea of an "entry fee" where every person arriving to AC pays a small fee which entirely goes into the E.R. financing. It could turn out to be as little as 50 cents per person to adequately fund a 24/7 E.R.

I don't think an extra 50 cent expense will deter anyone from coming to AC.


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Originally Posted by TravelinMan1
1) organize a group of people to come together with some local and national government officials.
2) make a plan that will solve the issues on AC not nationwide.
3) get the plan approved and come up with a budget to make it happen.
4) figure out how to fund it.

We are not looking for a health care system simply and ER with paramedics.

As Joanne and others have mentioned we cannot reinvent the health care system here. I think we need to focus on the ER and paramedics for the island. Nothing more.

If anyone thinks that a tax on condo owners is going to make it happen they are going to be disappointed. There must be a relatively constant revenue stream and in the end it is feasible that the operation will fund itself. I don't think anyone will have a problem paying a couple of hundred dollars to receive the services and if people can't afford it we can just leave them on the side of the road! Just joking. the system will take care of it. The services are for everyone so they must be paid for by everyone.
Somebody make the 1) happen and I will be there.


I agree 100%

I will help organize this meeting.

First question, can both travelman and dr disaster attend in July?

Will Thurston of lovey&thurston be on the island in July?

Will most or all of the local doctors be there in July?


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Next questions:

Will the mayor, Mr. Heredia (sp?), chief of police, members of the town board mostly all be on the island in July?

Will the heads of the local neighborhood watch programs be local in July?

Please sound off to these questions when able.

I will start compliling a list of the people able to attend and try to establish a set date.


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Yes for me and I suspect that with enough advance notice we can make sure that the government officials and the police OC and Neighborhood watch people also be available.

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I left out Reaper, can you come in July Rich?


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I will be on a couple of other adventures in July. I have full trust in everyone's abilities and will assist any way I can.
I think having Drs. Dan and Tina involved will also be a must. Also bringing the SPBA and the local airlines/Astrum/BDF Air Wing and BATSUB on board is a good idea.

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Tom, Thurston will be in classes in July.


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I think July or early August is a good goal.... Darryl and I will speak to our contacts locally and with the Belize Red Cross to see how we can help. Bandage International is quite pleased to help coordinate a summit and will bring some ideas as well as personnel that would fit the project... paramedics and physicians. I agree that this must be locally driven and that government and local docs are very important. As mentioned we meet each time we are around with Mayor Paz and with Minister Heredia when his schedule permits and their involvement is critical. A concrete plan to give them is even more important as noted by others.

Dr. Tom, let's get all the info before we move too fast but let's make sure we move. Maybe I'll give you a call tomorrow.. or call me 902 488 5445.

Cheers...

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"that government and local docs are very important"

Actually, THE most important. The docs perform the actual patient care services. The governments officials provide the cash. Without the cash, their participation in meetings does not qualify as assistance.

They have go to Belmopan and request some monies now in lieu of a future bill appropriating monies on an ongoing basis from the GOB. That's their role.

They do that, then you got something.


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not here to split words with ya skippy... "the most important" is accurate. The fact is that for whatever reason, these things haven't gotten done... those posting on this board including myself are simply looking for team work to help get an important project moving for everyone's benefit.

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