Sweden

Sweden ranks third in the Commonwealth Fund’s international comparison reports for the number of doctors per capita, above-average health care spending, and relatively few prescriptions.

The price per visit to a general practitioner in this country varies from region to region, ranging from 10-18 euros. Treatment of children is paid only in case of an ambulance call (about 12 euros). A visit to a narrow specialist costs 40 euros, the same amount for first aid. A day in the hospital costs 10 euros: you can choose a private or public clinic – there will be no difference in price. The maximum price for medical care for a year – 110 euros. Prescriptions for the purchase of medicines are also subsidized, but patients pay a maximum of 220 euros per year out of their pockets, anything higher is reimbursed. If a general practitioner refers a patient to consult with a narrow specialist, the patient must pay a minimum fee of 10 euros (but no more than 1 thousand euros per year if this doctor is seen on a regular basis). Approximately 600,000 Swedes have voluntary health insurance policies (VHI), which are usually covered by the employer. This type of insurance allows you to see a doctor, have procedures or have an operation without waiting in line.