All Romanians can benefit from free preventive medical services, through family doctors, regardless of whether they are insured or not, draws the attention of the Ministry of Health. It is desired to increase access to consultations, analyzes and preventive investigations, for the early detection of diseases.
The family doctor can issue referral tickets for a series of free tests. PHOTO: archive
“Medical prevention is again a national priority. Free access to medical check-ups, tests, investigations and monitoring, including for uninsured people, is only the first step. Now we must work on changing mindsets and forming healthy habits. Recurrent health checks, even when it doesn’t hurt, save lives, time and resources. Go to the doctor regularly, with confidence.” said the Minister of Health, Dr. Alexandru Rogobete.
Free consultations for all adults
Any adult can go to the family doctor for preventive consultations, without the need for medical insurance.
Adults aged 18 to 39 can receive a free consultation once a year for an individual risk assessment and advice on smoking, diet, physical activity and body weight.
People over 40 years of age can benefit from up to three free consultations per year for assessment, advice and monitoring.
These consultations help in the early detection of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer and other chronic diseases.
Free analyzes according to age and risk
The family doctor can issue referral tickets for a number of free tests, including:
– blood count, blood sugar, total and LDL cholesterol, liver and kidney tests;
– HPV test, ultrasound or mammography for women;
– test for detecting occult blood in the stool (screening for colorectal cancer);
– PSA test for men over 50 years old.
Also, patients who already suffer from chronic diseases benefit from additional preventive consultations for the early detection of other conditions. In cases of suspected cancer or infections, doctors may recommend tests and specialist consultations, including for hepatitis B and C or the HIV virus, in the case of pregnant women.
