Emergencies
Should you or someone from your family get sick once in Germany, there are various facilities that can help you.
In Germany, you are able to freely choose which doctor you see. However, it is advisable to select a general practitioner, also known as a family doctor. You should first visit this doctor for any health problems. If you then need to see a specialist, your doctor will write you a referral. If necessary, it is also possible to go directly to the specialist.
Doctor’s offices are usually open Monday through Friday, however, some of those days the office might only be open for half of the day.