Doctors, Medicine, and the Medical Profession
11 GermanySimple articles about Doctors, Medicine, and the Medical Profession.
Dental Care in Germany: Appointments, Insurance, and Copayments
How Doctors with Foreign Degrees Can Start Practicing in Germany
How to Book a Doctor Appointment in Germany: Hausarzt, Facharzt, 116117, and Emergencies
How to See a Doctor in Germany: General Practitioner (Hausarzt), Appointments, 116117, and Treatment
How to See a Doctor in Germany: Hausarzt, Facharzt, 116117 and Emergency Care
Pharmacies in Germany: How to Buy Medications, Prescriptions, and On-Call Pharmacies
Plastic Surgery in Germany: How Consultations, Insurance, and Doctor Liability Work
Prescription Colors in Germany: Pink, Blue, Green, and Yellow Prescriptions
Prescriptions for Medications in Germany: E-Rezept, Types, Validity Periods, and Copayments
Vitamins and Dietary Supplements in Germany: How to Choose, Where to Buy, and What to Check
Ambulance Services in Germany: When to Call 112, What to Say, and Who Pays for the Call How to call an ambulance in Germany: the 112 number when you need the Rettungsdienst, what to tell the dispatcher, how 116117 differs, and how emergency calls are typically billed. Dental Care in Germany: Appointments, Insurance, and Copayments How dentistry works in Germany: finding a dentist (Zahnarzt), scheduling an appointment, what GKV covers, when a treatment and cost plan (Heil- und Kostenplan) is required, how much treatment might cost, and how supplementary dental insurance (Zahnzusatzversicherung) works. How Doctors with Foreign Degrees Can Start Practicing in Germany A guide for doctors with foreign degrees: Approbation, Berufserlaubnis, Kenntnisprufung, language, documents, and an alternative path through medical education in Germany. How to Book a Doctor Appointment in Germany: Hausarzt, Facharzt, 116117, and Emergencies A practical guide to booking a doctor appointment in Germany: when to go to a Hausarzt, how to see a Facharzt, what to do when no appointments are available, and where to go in an urgent situation. How to See a Doctor in Germany: General Practitioner (Hausarzt), Appointments, 116117, and Treatment How a doctor’s visit works in Germany: choosing a Hausarzt, making an appointment at a Praxis, referrals to specialists, sick leave, prescriptions, 116117, Notfall, and the Hausarztprogramm. How to See a Doctor in Germany: Hausarzt, Facharzt, 116117 and Emergency Care A practical guide to seeing doctors in Germany: why you need a Hausarzt, when to see a Facharzt, and how to use 116117, 112, Notfallaufnahme and online services. Pharmacies in Germany: How to Buy Medications, Prescriptions, and On-Call Pharmacies How pharmacies work in Germany: prescription and over-the-counter medications, E-Rezept, GKV copayments, online orders, Notdienst, and finding your usual medications by active ingredient. Plastic Surgery in Germany: How Consultations, Insurance, and Doctor Liability Work An overview of plastic surgery in Germany: the difference between cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, what insurance covers, how informed consent works, and what to check before choosing a clinic. Prescription Colors in Germany: Pink, Blue, Green, and Yellow Prescriptions What the colors of medical prescriptions in Germany mean, how e-Rezept, pink, blue, green, and yellow prescriptions work, who pays for medication, and which deadlines matter. Prescriptions for Medications in Germany: E-Rezept, Types, Validity Periods, and Copayments How prescriptions work in Germany: E-Rezept, pink, green, blue, and yellow prescriptions, validity periods, GKV copayments, and picking up medications at the pharmacy. Vitamins and Dietary Supplements in Germany: How to Choose, Where to Buy, and What to Check An overview of vitamins and dietary supplements in Germany: how dietary supplements are regulated, who might need to take them, where to buy them, and how to reduce the risk of overdose or making a poor purchase.
