General Practitioner – Choose a city, specialist, and appointment time

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General Practitioner – Who are they?

A general practitioner (GP) specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of internal diseases in adults. They often act as the first point of contact and refer patients to specialists when needed. Whether privately (during a paid visit at CM Medicover) or in a facility under contract with the National Health Fund (NFZ), the GP also provides general health checks and vaccination qualifications.

Scope of General Practitioner Consultations

During the consultation, a general practitioner:

• Conducts a medical interview,
• Depending on the symptoms, performs a physical examination,
• Orders diagnostic tests, i.e., provides referrals for tests, orders consultations, and hospitalization,
• Diagnoses and informs the patient about further steps,
• If necessary, refers to other specialists,
• Prescribes medications and provides medical advice,
• If required, issues sick leave certificates.

Details of a General Practitioner Visit

The visit to a general practitioner typically lasts around 15 minutes.

It usually begins with a conversation during which the doctor conducts a medical interview. The doctor will ask about symptoms, medical history, medications, and lifestyle. Then, a physical examination is performed, which may include listening to the heart and lungs, measuring blood pressure, examining the abdomen, and assessing the condition of the skin and lymph nodes. Based on the gathered information and test results, the general practitioner may recommend additional tests, such as blood tests, an EKG, or imaging tests (e.g., ultrasound). At the end of the visit, the doctor will discuss the treatment plan and any further diagnostic or therapeutic steps.

How to Choose a Good General Practitioner?

When selecting a general practitioner, it’s important to consider a few key factors:

• Reviews and recommendations about the chosen doctor,
• Experience and specialization,
• Availability and location of the office,
• Approach to the patient.

By using the services at medistore.com.pl, you can access the profiles of available specialists and learn everything about a particular doctor. We ensure that the general practitioners we collaborate with provide high-quality services. They are professionals who always dedicate enough time to patients to answer all their questions.

If you need a specialist who speaks a foreign language, we recommend checking the doctor’s profile. Simply click on the specialist’s name in the list above to view the detailed description. You’ll also find information about the languages spoken by the specialist. If no additional languages are listed in the description, it means the doctor communicates only in Polish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a General Practitioner do?

A general practitioner specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing internal diseases. This broad field of medicine includes diseases related to the heart and circulatory system, digestive system, respiratory system, urinary system, and endocrine system, such as issues with the lungs, kidneys, liver, or thyroid. A general practitioner has extensive knowledge of the human body and is able to coordinate the treatment of various conditions. You can visit a general practitioner privately with almost any health problem. Their role is to order diagnostic tests, make a diagnosis, prescribe medication, and refer to specialists if necessary.

Is a family doctor the same as a general practitioner?

No. Although these terms are often used interchangeably, they refer to different medical specialties. A general practitioner (GP) is a doctor specializing in internal medicine, focusing on diagnosing, treating, and preventing health issues in adult patients. A family doctor specializes in family medicine and provides care for all family members, from children to the elderly. In our clinics across Poland, both general practitioners and family doctors often serve as the first point of contact.

When should I see a general practitioner?

You can schedule an appointment with a general practitioner for various concerning symptoms. General practitioners deal with diseases of internal organs, including the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems, as well as metabolic disorders. In the offices of general practitioners, who often serve as the first point of contact, you can expect professional treatment, personalized care, and, if necessary, referrals for more detailed diagnostics and consultations with specialists.

Is a family doctor the same as a first-contact doctor?

A family doctor specializes in one area of medicine—family medicine. They have extensive knowledge and qualifications in diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide range of diseases, from those in childhood to geriatric conditions. A first-contact doctor is a role in the healthcare system; this is the doctor patients turn to first when they have concerning symptoms, regardless of specialization. In our CM Medicover clinics across the country, family doctors often serve as first-contact doctors.