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Free Medical Services at a Family Doctor: What You Are Entitled To

Find Out What Free Examinations Are Available at a Family Doctor

A family doctor is your primary medical assistant. They help monitor your health, detect diseases in time, and prevent serious problems. By signing a declaration with a doctor, you gain the right to free medical services.

What Services are Free at a Family Doctor?

Your family doctor can:

  • Conduct medical examinations.
  • Prescribe tests and diagnostics: complete blood count, cholesterol and glucose level blood test, general urine test, rapid tests for pregnancy, troponin, HIV, viral hepatitis B and C.
  • Perform instrumental examinations: electrocardiography, peak flowmetry, otoscopy, ophthalmoscopy, tuning fork tests, and visual acuity measurement.
  • Treat common diseases, injuries, and poisonings.
  • Monitor chronic diseases and adjust treatment.
  • Provide emergency care.
  • Refer to specialists if necessary.
  • Administer vaccinations and other preventive procedures.
  • Manage uncomplicated pregnancies.
  • Monitor children’s health.
  • Prescribe medications, including under the ‘Available Medicines’ program.
  • Issue certificates.

What Examinations Are Guaranteed by Age?

In addition to basic services, a family doctor directs free preventive examinations:

  • Hypertension (from age 40) — every 2 years, with risk factors (smoking, overweight) — annually.
  • Diabetes (from age 45) — once a year.
  • Breast cancer (women aged 50–69) — mammography every 2 years, with risk factors — from age 40.
  • Colorectal cancer (ages 50–75) — examination every 2 years, with risk factors — annually.
  • Prostate cancer (men 50+) — every 2 years; with hereditary factors — annually from ages 40–45.
  • Tuberculosis (for risk groups) — annually.

If your doctor recommends screening — do not postpone.

Why is it Important to Visit a Doctor Annually?

Even if you have no complaints, a preventive examination helps detect hidden health threats.

  • Update your information with the doctor (phone, address) to stay in contact.
  • Follow the vaccination schedule: adults should be vaccinated against diphtheria and tetanus every 10 years.
  • Take time for yourself — regular health checks can prevent the development of chronic diseases.

Your doctor is always nearby, but the best way to take care of yourself is not to ignore prevention!