Welcome you to the clinique "The Doctors of Algade 17"
We are a GP Practice with 3 doctors and 2 assistants open during the daytime.
We only see patients with prior arrangement, so please always call us before you come here.
Our phone number: 46357222 9-12PM (acute illness 8-16)
For acute, life-threatening illness call 112
For injuries and afterhours consultations call 1818
Information for foreign patients about the Danish Healthcare System and the clinique
Introduction to Your General Practitioner:
Your general practitioner (GP) is your primary contact and entry point into the healthcare system in Denmark. Your GP is a specialist in general medicine and has undergone extensive training, allowing them to assist with most health issues.
In particularly complicated cases, the GP may refer a patient to private specialists or to hospitals in the Region of Zealand, based on their assessment.
What Can Your General Practitioner Help With?
Your GP can assist with a wide range of health issues, including:
- Examination and treatment of common diseases across all age groups
- Examination and treatment of gynecological and pregnancy-related issues
- Monitoring chronic diseases such as diabetes, lung disease (COPD), asthma, etc.
- Child health checks and vaccinations
- Psychological support and counseling
Clinic Staff:
Your GP employs practice staff who are also healthcare-trained.
They take samples and hold consultations, where they assess acute infections, wounds, contraception (including inserting and removing IUDs), and manage annual checks for diabetes, lung disease, thyroid diseases, and osteoporosis.
The clinic determines which patients need to see the doctor or practice staff. If the practice staff deems it necessary, they may invite the doctor to join the consultation.
Booking:
The clinic is open on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended hours on Tuesdays from 7.00AM and on Wednesdays until 5:00 PM.
It is important to book an appointment in advance if you wish to have a consultation.
To book an appointment, you or a relative can call the secretary at tel: 46357222.
Alternatively, you can visit the clinic’s website www.algade17.dk or use the "Min Læge" app to book appointments, renew prescriptions, or email the doctor.
For urgent matters requiring same-day assessment, please call between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
For other matters, call between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM when the reception desk is open.
For severe, acute illness that requires same-day assessment, you can contact the emergency phone line until 4:00 PM. From 4:00 PM to 8:00 AM, you can contact the out-of-hours medical service at tel. 1818.
For life-threatening conditions or serious injuries, call 112 for ambulance assistance.
For injuries occurring within the last 24 hours, you can contact the emergency department at any time at 1818.
It is important to cancel your appointment if you cannot attend so that another patient can benefit from the time slot and reduce the waiting time. Please call the secretary to cancel.
Consultation:
Typically, 10-15 minutes are allocated for a consultation with the doctor or staff. It is important that you prepare in advance and think about what you need help with. If you need to discuss multiple issues, we recommend booking an additional appointment on another day.
Language and Interpretation:
Free telephone interpretation is available for consultations if there are communication difficulties and you have been in Denmark for less than 3 years. If you have been in Denmark for longer, your GP can help you apply for continued free interpretation if they assess that you are unable to learn the language.
Be sure to mention the need for an interpreter when booking your appointment so that we can arrange this in advance.
In urgent cases, it may be difficult to get an interpreter, so it may be necessary to bring a family member with you (minors cannot be used as interpreters).
Private Practicing Specialists:
There is a limited number of private practicing specialists in Denmark, and they are only used for particularly complicated diseases, and to a lesser extent than in many other countries. It is up to your GP to assess when a referral to a specialist is necessary.
Once referred, you will need to call to schedule an appointment. You can find phone numbers in the "Min Læge" app under "Find Specialist" or on sundhed.dk under "Find Healthcare Provider".
Hospitals in the Region of Zealand:
In some cases, it may be necessary to go through a hospital outpatient clinic or an emergency admission to one of the hospitals in the region.
If you are referred to a hospital outpatient clinic, you will receive an invitation with time and place in your eBox. If you cannot use eBox, it may be a good idea to grant permission to a relative to access it.
Price and Payment:
The healthcare system in Denmark is tax-funded, so most health services are free for residents, including visits to the general practitioner, private practitioners, and hospitals. However, there are fees for dental care, physiotherapy, and psychology services.
The Red Cross health care clinic i Copenhagen:
A clinic tha offers basic health care, such as consultation by medical doctor, nurses, pregnancy examinations, physiotherapy and acute dental treatments to people without a Danish CPR-number who fall outside the public Danish health system, or who are not covered by a health insurance. Open: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 5-8pm
Adress: Reventlowsgade 10, 1651 Copenhagen V. Email: sundhedsklinikken@rodekors.dk or telephone 3171 6164.
Corona virus and vaccination:
Patients with suspected coronainfection or corona-symptoms are asked to wear a mask in the clinique.
You can call the hotline tel 70204222 or the webpage www.en.coronasmitte.dk for questions about coronavirus or vaccination.
You can read more about corona-vaccinations here: www.sst.dk