Healthcare
Guides for the healthy Berliner
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How to choose German health insurance
This guide explains how public and private health insurance work in Germany. It helps you choose the best health insurance for your needs.
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Health insurance for a German visa or residence permit
This guide helps you choose health insurance for a Schengen visa, National Visa, Blue Card, freelance visa and other residence permits.
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How to find English-speaking medical professionals in Berlin
When it comes to health matters, finding a doctor who speaks your language is especially important. Here are resources to help you find an English-speaking medical professional in Berlin.
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List of English-speaking dentists in Berlin
A list of known English-speaking dentists in Berlin, built from various sources like Facebook posts, Reddit threads, guides from embassies and Google Maps reviews.
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How to take sick days in Germany
What happens when you get sick in Germany. How to take sick days, when to get a sick note from the doctor, and who pays your salary while you recover.
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How to buy eyeglasses in Germany
Information about getting glasses in Germany: what health insurance covers, where to buy glasses, and how to pay less.
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How to deal with hay fever in Germany
Tips for fighting a pollen allergy in Germany, and where to get allergy pills.
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Getting diagnosed with ADHD in Berlin and Germany
A detailed guide to diagnosing and treating adult ADHD in Germany
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How to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases in Berlin
This is how you get tested for HIV, herpes, chlamydia and other STDs in Berlin.
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How to register as an organ donor in Germany
This guide shows you how to organ donations work in Germany, and how to register as a donor.
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My honest Techniker Krankenkasse review
My experience with TK health insurance after 5 years. Is TK a good public health insurance? Here's my opinion.
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Should you trust Ottonova? An objective review
Before you choose Ottonova as your German health insurer, you should consider these points.