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Hea l t h Ca r e
or hospital examinations. Thus patients generally
come to the hospital district’s hospitals with a
referral from a doctor. In case of acute, severe
cases one can come to the on-duty emergency
wards and the hospitals’ wards for first aid even
without a referral.
Specialized medical treatment fees depend on
the unit. The fees are either outpatient clinic
fees, bed day fees or appointment fees. More
information on payment policies is available at
(City of Åbo), or for TYKS at
(Turku University Hospital)
and
(Vasa Central Hospital).
A payment corresponding with the cost of
producing the service is collected from other
than Finnish permanent residents, including
persons younger than 18 years of age, unless
an international contract to which Finland is
bound to states otherwise. Residents of EU/EEA
countries have to present the European Health
Insurance Card. It is sufficient for residents of
the Nordic countries to present a passport or
identification card. Persons from other countries
than those of the EU or which are parties in
the above mentioned contracts have to pay
fees corresponding with the real costs both for
immediate and non-immediate care.
5.5 Occupational Health Care
Occupational health care services are available
to all working individuals, and it is part of the
primary health care. Occupational health care
services specialises in health and work issues. It
involves maintaining occupational safety and
helping the workforce maintain its health and
ability to work in co-operation with workplaces.
All employers in Finland have a duty to organize
occupational health care services. Occupational
health care services cover only the employee,
not his/her family.
Occupational health care services for employees
at Åbo Akademi University are provided through
Terveystalo. Employees can use Terveystalo’s
services at general practitioner level and
concerning acute matters. Appointments can be
booked online at or
by calling +358 (0)30 63 33250.
For more information about occupational health care
arrangements for the staff at Åbo Akademi University,
see:
5.6 Private Clinics
In case you need to (or want to) consult a private
doctor, the basic consultation fee is about 100€.
If you are entitled to Kela/Fpa benefits, doctor’s
fees can be partially refunded to you by the
Social Insurance Institution. There are several
private clinics in Åbo and Vasa. Below you will
find a list of the biggest private clinics:
Åbo
Mehiläinen Turku/Åbo
Köpmansgatan 8
Phone: +358 (0)2 414 0111
Terveystalo Turku/Åbo
Aningaisgatan 13
Phone: +358 (0)30 6000
Terveystalo Pulssi Turku/Åbo
Humlegårdsgatan 9-11
Phone: +358 (0)30 6000
Neo (orthopedics & dentist) Turku/Åbo
Joukahaisgatan 6
Vasa
Mehiläinen Vaasa/Vasa
Rådhusgatan 13
Phone: +358 (0)10 414 0200
Terveystalo Vaasa/Vasa
Storalånggatan 28-30
Phone: +358 (0)30 6000