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More and more people want to get information themselves on their own health and wellbeing and explore alternatives related to their medical treatment. Health information can be found on many Internet websites.
Terveyskirjasto (the ‘Health Library’), for example, gives up-to-date information on health and illnesses. The website of the National Institute for Welfare and Health is also a place where all citizens can find information on health, including infectious diseases, vaccinations and travellers’ health.
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- General power of attorney for handling of matters related to Kela benefits

Power of attorney through which e.g. elderly parents authorise their children to handle all their matters related to Kela.
Social Insurance Institution of Finland Kela - Special power of attorney to handle matters with Kela

Restricted/time-limited power of attorney through which another person is authorised to handle a specific matter with Kela
Social Insurance Institution of Finland Kela - Application for prior authorisation to obtain treatment outside the country of residence

The form is used when applying for prior authorisation to obtain treatment in another EU/EEA country or in Switzerland. For the processing of the application, information is needed on the medical grounds for the illness, the medical treatment or the tr...
Social Insurance Institution of Finland Kela - Influenza A(H1N1)v virus (swine flu)

Information on influenza A(H1N1)v virus and latest updates in English. Instructions for specific groups.
National Institute for Health and Welfare THL - Current care guidelines

Recommendations for the care of diseases.
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