6 myths about paid medicine, due to which you lose money

Assays should always be done at their own expense, and in private clinics only treatment is paid. We tell what other delusions make us spend a lot of money on medical services, which are available free of charge.

Myth 1. Most doctors only work in private clinics

• In fact: everything depends on the experience and skills of a particular specialist.

In the paid medical centers, doctors are usually more polite. Due to this, it seems that they - the real professionals. But you have come to the clinic not to politely talk to the doctor and to solve their health problems, so do not judge the doctor for his courtesy. In public hospitals, a large flow of patients and physicians are often faced with different variations of the disease course, narabatyvaya great experience. But they may not have time to listen to patient complaints for a long time and politely answer them. In addition, many doctors combine work in public hospitals and private clinics. As a result, you will be treated the same person, just you either pay for it or not.

Myth 2. Free only accept with acute pain

• In fact: can be free to be surveyed, even if you have no pain.

People responsible attitude towards their health, do not wait, when something hurts, and undergoing routine inspections from time to time. But not everyone knows that this can be done free of charge in a conventional clinic. Inspection within the framework of medical examination of the population can go if you are over 18 years old. It includes, for example, Pap tests, studies of the cardiovascular system, the measurement of cholesterol and glucose levels. Details are listed in the this Order of Ministry of Health.

Myth 3. Cure something complex can only charge

• In fact: Most diseases can be treated by the MLA.

Many go to free the doctor when you need to get help for the hospital because of a cold. And for a real treat - in a private medical center. In fact, there are many types of medical care, which is put under the policy of free compulsory medical insurance. They are listed in the document, which is called state guarantees for the program of free medical care for civilians. This list is very extensive, it includes a huge number of diseases and disorders. In different regions of the country could have its own territorial program of state guarantees.

Myth 4. Put the seal is always worth a lot of money

• In fact: treat teeth can also be under the policy of the MLA.

No wonder they say that adults are afraid to go to the dentist is not because of the pain, but because of the amount which would result in treatment. But in fact, a policy of compulsory insurance for free, you can cure tooth decay and its consequences (Pulpit) to remove a tooth (including wisdom teeth), to remove dental plaque, get help with injury jaw. Materials for sealing and anesthesia are also included in the free treatment. Here, for example, whiten teeth and make other cosmetic treatments can only be at their own expense.

Myth 5. In a private clinic can be treated only for the money

• In fact: Some private clinics take on MHI policy.

Some commercial clinics cooperate with insurance, which offset the cost of treatment, or participate in government programs. In every city there is a separate register of such clinics. To find out where they take on the CHI, call your insurance company, or look for information on website Territorial Compulsory Medical Insurance Fund.

Myth 6. Private clinics always impose a bunch of tests

• In fact: not always, but it can really happen.

You have come to a private doctor with a slight indisposition, and came out with a bundle of tests on tens of thousands of rubles. If you have any doubt, do not hesitate to ask your doctor:

• why you need to study each particular;
• what evidence he has found you to be appointed;
• how to change the tactics of treatment depending on the results of this analysis.

If the answers are not convinced, better go to a consultation with another specialist to see what tests he will appoint. Especially if the clinic you customize phrases from the series "You are so lucky! Now we have to discount it, but you need to do today. "