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Responsible for the service Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County

Basic-level appointment services

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  • 10 municipalities
  • Public service

Basic-level appointment services refer to physicians’ and nurses’ appointments in social and health centres, well-being centres and health care centres as well as other specialist groups’ services and appointments.

Basic-level appointment services treat and examine illnesses, issue health-related certificates and statements as well as support promoting health and preventing illnesses. Appointm ...

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To whom and on what terms

The necessary treatment must be provided within a reasonable time, as defined by current legislation. Urgent medical care must be available according to what the illness or injury necessitates. The patient must be able to reach a health care unit without delay during office hours either by telephone or by visiting the unit. Call requests are answered promptly, often within the same day. The need for treatment may be initially assessed by telephone, but the assessment is made at the latest within three working days of the patient’s phone call.

The service is provided by

Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County

Responsible for the service

Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Text edited by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
Updated: 8/6/2023