Payment

Treatment by, or referral for further examination by your general practitioner is free of charge. Just remember to have your yellow health insurance card with you. However, a fee will apply if you visit your GP e.g. to obtain a certificate of health, for instance in connection with an application for or renewal of a driving licence.

Referrals

If you have any questions related to medical or mental health, feel unwell and/or need medical assistance, make an appointment with your GP. Your GP will make sure you get the treatment you need and arrange for your admission to hospital if this is deemed necessary. If your GP considers that you need specialist medical attention e.g. by a gynaecologist, eye doctor etc, you will be referred for further examination by a specialist.

 

Office hours

Most GPs have surgery/office hours between 08.00 and 16.00 on weekdays. If you require medical attention outside these opening hours you will have to contact the emergency doctor service. Read more about emergency doctor services under the heading Emergency medical services.

 

Make an appointment

To visit your general practitioner (GP) you  need an appointment. If you are feeling very sick, you are likely to get an appointment on the same day. However, if your visit is not urgent, you may be given an appointment a few days later.

 

Visiting your general practitioner

In Denmark patients are normally referred to hospitals and specialist treatment by their general practitioner. Exemptions to this rule apply in the event of emergency. It is the general practitioners’ job to ensure that patients get the treatment they need and that they do not receive unnecessary specialist treatment.

 


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