I'm sick - what now?
This article was automatically translated from German using artificial intelligence and has not been editorially reviewed in this language. The German version is authoritative.
General practitioner's practice – Your first point of contact
Your general practitioner is your first point of contact when you have health questions or issues. If you're ill, you go to your general practitioner's practice first. The GP examines your symptoms and determines whether it's something serious or if treatment is necessary. If needed, they can refer you to a specialist practice if you require a specific treatment that a specialist can better provide. Your GP is like a gateway to further medical care. Your medical history is known to them, ensuring you receive the right treatment.
If you don't have a general practitioner's practice, you can search for one. Call local GP practices to ask if they are accepting new patients. Alternatively, you can find a GP practice through this platform:116117.de - Doctor and psychotherapist search
What to do if your GP practice is unreachable?
If you fall ill outside your GP's consultation hours, there are other options. During the week, on weekends, or on public holidays, you can call the medical on-call service at 116 117 or visit the emergency department of a hospital if it's very urgent. If you suddenly experience severe tooth pain, especially on weekends or public holidays, you can use the dental emergency service. Call 116 117 for information and addresses of dental practices open outside regular hours. Before visiting the emergency practice, call ahead to get all the necessary details. In life-threatening situations, call 112 immediately.