Primary health care (POZ) is provided throughout the country in facilities that have an agreement with the National Health Fund. Patients can choose a doctor, nurse, or midwife by filling out a declaration at the facility or electronically. The change is free of charge twice a year. Any subsequent change is subject to a fee. POZ facilities treat the most common illnesses. The doctor can write prescriptions for medicines, and make referrals for tests or to specialists.
Legal basis:
Act of 27 October 2017 on Primary Health Care (consol. text: Journal of Laws of 2022, item 2527)
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