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03/01/2012Editor's Guide to Healthcare in Switzerland

Editor's Guide to Healthcare in Switzerland Here is a short introduction to Expatica's Healthcare section for Switzerland.

The healthcare system in your new country of residence is likely to be widely different from the system in your homeland. Take time to find out how expat medical care works, to know an expat's health expectations and to make sure that your health coverage is to your preferred standard. Here you'll find Expatica’s practical guide to the Swiss healthcare system, as well as our listing of local hospitals.

Choosing a doctor

Choosing a doctor abroad for yourself and your family is your first order of business. Use word of mouth or the Internet to find a suitable doctor near you, one who can communicate with you adequately until you have a good grasp of the local language. Make sure you know who to call outside of surgery hours, and take time to find out the basic words for body parts in your region of Switzerland, whether the local language is German, French or Italian.



Don’t forget to ask for names of doctors provided by private health insurance for foreigners, and remember to contact a local dentist and have regular checkups. Prevention is the best cure. Expatica’s A-Z listing can help you to find expatriate healthcare in your area.

Having a baby abroad

For women, having a baby abroad can bring up deep feelings of insecurity. How different is the approach to childbirth in your new country to that in your homeland? Read about giving birth in Switzerland or visit the Expatica community to find out what other expat women feel about giving birth away from home.

Overseas health insurance
Are you on a company package or do you need to take out private health insurance for foreigners? Find out how the expatriate health system in Switzerland works and make sure that you have cover for all of the areas which are important to you.

Ask the expert

Use Expatica’s Ask the expert section to ask for general advice about the local health system. 

 



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