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Why do I need to register in advance to see a family physician?
People used to go to their family physician by simply waiting in the corridor for their turn. Unfortunately, there are not enough health care professionals today to deal with everybody at once. Family medicine centres have raised a lot of questions among locals, which Reelika Laht, a specialist from the Health Insurance Fund, will answer.
How much does ‘free’ treatment cost?
Many people in Estonia are accustomed to seemingly free medical care. However, health care is not free and never will be, because it is funded by the taxes we all pay.
Ten tips for smooth communication with your family physician
Sometimes, home remedies are not enough and we need professional medical help. In which cases should you contact our family physician and how can you ensure that your communication with the family medicine centre is smooth so that you receive the best advice and treatment?
New Health Portal Brings People's Health Information Together
Today marks the start of a campaign titled "Curiosity is Healthy," a collaboration between the Health Insurance Fund and the Centre for Health and Welfare Information Systems (TEHIK), aiming to introduce the new health portal to the public and to increase awareness of its features and benefits.