Health
We recommend you make sure you are covered for healthcare at all times in Germany. This section provides information on the German health system, German doctors, hospitals and medical treatment. Things may not work the same way as at home - get informed in case you get ill.
Germany Guide - Health more »
- Introduction: The German health care system
- Doctors & Dentists: Apointments, visits and insurance refunds
- Hospitals: How to deal with hospital and clinics
- Pharmacies: How to get medication in Germany
- Emergencies: Emergency numbers, hospitals and pharmacies
- Health insurance: How to cover your medical expenses in Germany
- Nursing care: The "5th pillar" of the social security system
Services - Health more »
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German health insurance for foreigners
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Our free email newsletter will provide you with all the latest health information. Children’s nutrition abroad, vaccinations, women’s health and insurance news.
Directory - Health more »
- Health Insurance
- Doctors
- Dentists
- Opticians
- Hospitals & Clinics
- Psychologists & Psychotherapy
- Gynaecologists
- Cosmetic surgery
- Pharmacies & Medical supplies
- Acupuncture
- Alternative Healthcare
- Wellness & Beauty
Articles - Health more »
- Hospital and doctor’s bills: What a foreigner should know in Germany
- Surgery: Endoprosthetic Surgery Treatment in Germany
- German hospitals: An overview of the hospital system in Germany
- Statutory health insurance: New regulations in 2005
- Insurance abroad: The European Health insurance card
Forums - Health more / post »
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Supporting a person in hospital with their…
I'm not very familiar with how things work here in Germany but my father in law has been taken into a mental health facility and…Posted in: Germany Forum -
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i am a black serria leonean west african who has British citizenship and had the shock of my life today as i was bursting for…Posted in: Germany Forum -
Ayurvedic doctors
Namaste ! I can give you some information, Most of peoples are not aware of Ayurveda. There are some shops where you can have…Posted in: Germany Forum