Signing in the family doctor or changing it is a simple procedure and should not give anyone a headache. But there are some aspects that we should know.
Patients are not obliged to remain on the lists of the same family doctor. Archive
First of all, patients should know that there is a minimum period of six months from the last registration, before they can actually opt for another doctor. If this rule is fulfilled, the second thing the patient has to do is be interested if the new doctor accepts new patients. There may be many people on his lists and the doctor will refuse other registrations.
If the answer is an affirmative, the patient must submit a request for transfer. In the document he mentions that he wants to transfer from the doctor he initially had. It also specifies its name here, and the new doctor will notify it later.
Registration with the family doctor. Necessary documents
Even if you have already been registered in the health insurance system, you may be asked again to prove the quality of insured, in order to confirm its validity.
The process of notification: After you submit the request to the new doctor, it will notify in writing, within a maximum of 15 working days, both the previous doctor and the health insurance house about your intention to transfer you. The previous doctor has the legal obligation to transmit the patient’s medical record in certified copy to the new doctor within 15 working days.
It is worth noting in the interval in which the transfer is performed, the patients will benefit from medical services through the old doctor until the completion of the formalities, in order not to remain unassisted.
Whether you are employed, pensioner, unemployed or student, it is good to make sure that the proof of insurance quality is updated. In the case of students up to 26 years old, the lack of income can simplify the process, but it is mandatory to present a valid student certificate.
Acts needed to enroll in the family doctor in the case of adults
- Copy of the identity card (CI). It is always advisable to have the original identity card.
- Proof of the quality of insured: this can take various forms, depending on the status of the person. It can be an employee certificate, a pension coupon, an unemployment certificate or a student/student certificate (for young people between 18 and 26 years old).
Acts needed to enroll in the family doctor in the case of children
- Copy of the birth certificate of the child;
- Copy after the identity card of the parent or legal guardian;
- Student certificate (if applicable): to prove the child’s school status in situations in which it is requested.
- In addition to these documents, you will also have to complete a registration type application, available at the family doctor’s office. In addition, it is advisable to present the proof of the original documents.
Usually, the registration process is relatively quick. It involves, for the most part, the completion of the request, as well as the verification of the documents attesting the quality of insured. The actual completion time can vary from one cabinet to another, depending on the working volume and program.
If you want to leave your family doctor, you should not notify or notify it in any way. It is enough to consult the doctor you want to move to. The latter will deal with all the formalities, including the transfer of your medical file from one side to another.
What services a family doctor offers
The family doctor is responsible for both monitoring the general health status of patients, as well as the prevention and management of acute or chronic disorders. The range of services provided is wide, such as periodic consultations, prevention programs, vaccinations, chronic disease monitoring and pediatric care. Also, the family doctor deals with issuing compensated prescriptions, performing periodic medical examinations and recommending additional investigations, depending on the specific needs of each patient.
When the situation requires a specialized consultation, the family doctor is the one who issues the referral ticket to the specialist doctors. He also issues certificates for medical leave and other documents necessary to ensure the continuity of the medical assistance and the fulfillment of the legal requirements.
Last but not least, in the case of patients who cannot move for medical reasons, the family doctor can provide home consultations. However, it is necessary for these visits to be requested in advance and to comply with the conditions established by the National Health Insurance House.
