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Finding a GP, booking appointments online, emergency data and GP programs: getting the most out of care.

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Finding a GP online: how to go about it

New in town, or is your old practice closing? Which online directories really help, how to tell whether a practice suits you, and who supports you if no one is taking new patients.

October 15, 2026 · 6 min read

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Doctor visits & practice

Booking a doctor's appointment online: all your options

Platform, 116117, practice website, health insurer or video: which option fits your concern and your insurance, when you need a referral, and where hidden costs can lurk.

October 15, 2026 · 6 min read

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Doctor visits & practice

Holistically Healthy: Long-Term Care with Your Primary Care Physician

Why is it worth having a regular GP practice? This article explains the benefits of long-term care by your primary care physician and how the GP-Centered Care Program (HzV) structurally strengthens it.

July 29, 2025 · 3 min read

Doctor visits & practice

Why You Should Think About Your Emergency Data Now

Emergency data record, personal declarations, PIN and ePA: what can be stored on your health card, who can access it in an emergency, and how to have the record created at your GP practice.

May 22, 2025 · 8 min read