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Fever on a Sunday: SNS 24, or do I go straight to São João?
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Porto

Fever on a Sunday: SNS 24, or do I go straight to São João?

Image: Teleporto. I have a high fever and it is Sunday. I do not have a family doctor yet. Friends say the hospital will…

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Do I need private insurance while I wait for a health number?
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Porto

Do I need private insurance while I wait for a health number?

Image: Teleporto. I applied for a número de utente and I still cannot book anything. A broker is pushing a one-year health policy. Is…

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Porto

Is SNS 24 free to call from a mobile?

I only have a prepaid Portuguese SIM with a few euros left. Will calling 808 24 24 24 drain the balance?

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English-speaking family doctor (médico de família) in Porto?
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Porto

English-speaking family doctor (médico de família) in Porto?

Image: Teleporto. We are registered at our local centro de saúde but still have no family doctor assigned. Any tips for finding one who…

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Porto

Can I use the SNS before I have a user number?

I arrived last month. I have a NIF but no número de utente yet. If I get a high fever this weekend, what do…

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