Understanding the healthcare system in France
HEY! You've just arrived in France and are hearing about "Carte Vitale," "feuilles de soins," "tarifs conventionnés," "sécurité sociale,"...
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How do I find a doctor who speaks my language in France?
Tu cherches un médecin qui parle ta langue ? ¿Buscas un médico que hable tu idioma? Suchst du einen Arzt, der deine Sprache spricht? Are...
Care to translate, the free app to communicate with your doctor in your own language!
Do you need medical care but don't know French well? Care to Translate is a mobile medical translator application for medical staff and...
Useful numbers to know when moving to France
How to contact the police? The emergencies ? Firefighters in France? Here are some important numbers: 112: the European emergency number...
Mental health: how to get help in France?
Do you need help? Do you need to talk to a healthcare professional? Do you suffer from stress, depression...? Many solutions are...
Pharmacies, prescription, reimbursement and care pathway in France
Where to buy medicines in France? How do I know which on-duty pharmacies are open near me? How does healthcare reimbursement work in...
CPEFs in France: centres for gynaecological follow-up, screening, contraception, etc.
In France, the Family Planning or Education Centers (CPEF) are places of reception, listening, discussion and advice on fertility,...
General practitioner and medical specialists in France
How to find a general practitioner in France? How does the healthcare system work in France? Can I directly consult a medical specialist...
How do medical emergencies work in France?
What are French emergency numbers and helplines ? What documents should you have when you go to the emergency service in France? Who pays...
How to register for health insurance in France?
How to get your carte vitale? How could you register for health insurance in France and be covered by social security? 🎓You are a...
How can I benefit from health cover if I do not have a valid residence permit in France?
State medical aid (AME) is state aid that covers 100% of health care. This health protection is intended for foreign people in an...
How to contact French Health Insurance (Assurance maladie) ?
Do you need any information, regarding your social security insurance, benefits and healthcare rights in France ? 📞 Call the French...
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