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Just Landed Guide: Health

One of the most important things when going abroad is to make sure that you are covered in case of accidents or illness. Our health guide provides information on health insurance, hospitals, doctors and pharmacies.
Introduction:
The German health care system
The German health care system has the reputation of being one of the best in the world. There is an extensive network of hospitals and doctors covering even the remotest areas of Germany. More...
Doctors & Dentists:
Apointments, visits and insurance refunds
In Germany there are numerous types of doctors, from general practitioners ( Hausärzte) to specialists such as cardiologists, dermatologists, etc. More...
Hospitals:
How to deal with hospital and clinics
Germany has state-maintained (public) hospitals, charitable/non-profit hospitals (mainly religiously affiliated) and private hospitals. More...
Pharmacies:
How to get medication in Germany
In Germany, you get medicines from dispensing chemists/pharmacies ( Apotheke), denoted by a large red A. These should not be confused with drugstores ( Drogerie) where you can buy toiltries. More...
Emergencies:
Emergency numbers, hospitals and pharmacies
If you need urgent medical treatment at night or at the weekend, go to Notaufnahme (Accident and Emergency) in the nearest hospital or call an emergency doctor ( Notarzt). More...
Health insurance:
How to cover your medical expenses in Germany
Your first priority when coming to Germany should be health insurance. Medication, doctors and hospitals are extremely expensive, so you must make sure that you are covered for sickness and emergencies. More...
Nursing care:
The "5th pillar" of the social security system
Nursing care insurance is obligatory for everybody who has health insurance. More...
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