The Health Insurance Agency informs the public about the contact details of the on-call services of personal physician (PI) per province during the weekends of December 2022 and the public holidays during the Christmas and New Year period (10-11/12/2022, 17-18/12/2022, 24-26/12/2022 & 31/12/2022 - 01/01/2023).
Note that the contact details of PI on-call services will be adjusted on a monthly basis[/B] and posted on the GHS websitewww.gesy.org.cy]as well as on the official social media accounts of the Agency.
It is recalled that on-call services of a personal physician are provided to adults and children who are beneficiaries of the GHS on weekends and public holidays and concern the provision of health care for emergency problems, such as acute onset of alarming symptoms, sudden and severe pain, exacerbation of symptoms of a serious chronic illness, high fever accompanied by other symptoms. Beneficiaries should not go to PI on-call services for pre-existing medical conditions, issuance of repeat prescriptions, issuance of referrals to other GHS services, or in cases where they do not have the time to visit their Personal Physician.
The opening hours of the services are on weekends and Public Holidays at the following times:
- Saturday: 9.00 - 17.00
- Sunday and Public Holiday: 15.00 - 19.00
For their convenience, beneficiaries should contact the PI on-call services in their province by telephone during the opening hours of the on-call services. After an assessment of the health problem, an appointment is arranged within the day and during the opening hours of the on-call services. It is emphasized that, for the smooth service of beneficiaries, the services operate only by scheduled appointments.
(NΓ/IK)
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