Healthcare system in Estonia is supported by the doctors, specialists, pharmacies and ambulances of Estonia. The healthcare system is constantly being upgraded by the government as well as by many non-government organizations. A number of reformatory measures have taken place in the
healthcare system in Estonia since 90s.
Some of the reformatory measures for the healthcare system at Estonia are as follows:
- Re-organization of the public funding system.
- Improvement in the accessibility and quality of the general medical care service.
- Using resources more efficiently.
The ambulance service is absolutely free for those having an emergency. 112 is the toll free ambulance service provider’s number in Estonia. In case of a minor problem, a pharmacist can come to the help of people. It is the Health Insurance Fund that deals with the cost of health related services in Estonia. There are also a large number of hospitals catering to the healthcare services in Estonia.
For consulting a specialist, a prescription has to be issued by the family doctor. But it is not needed in case of a dentist, gynecologist, ophthalmologist, psychiatrist, surgeon or pulmonologist. It is the attending physician who takes the sole decision as to whether the patient requires an in-patient treatment or not. Dental care is not free of cost in Estonia.
