Health Care System
Health Care System
In Germany, the general practitioner principle (Hausarztprinzip) applies. This means that if you have any complaints, you should always consult the same general practitioner first. If necessary, your general practitioner will refer you to a specialist. This principle is called a ‘referral’. Without such a referral, your health insurance may not cover the cost of treatment. An exception to this rule are gynaecologists, whom you can consult without a referral.
In Case of an Emergency
In Case of an Emergency
If you are unable to go to the doctor yourself and require immediate medical attention, call the emergency services: Tel. 112
Where can you find a doctor?
If you are unable to reach your GP in an emergency or if the symptoms occur at the weekend, you can also call the ‘medical on-call service’: Tel. 116 117
For acute dental problems at weekends, you can contact the dental emergency service at the University Hospital. Tel. 0941 944 0
What do you need to bring with you?
- Students and guest researchers who are insured under a social security agreement must bring their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) with them (this card can be obtained from the health insurance provider in your home country with whom you are insured).
- Students and visiting scholars who are covered by statutory health insurance in Germany must bring the health insurance card they received from their insurance company.
- Students and visiting scholars who are privately insured must bring proof of their insurance coverage.
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