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Preventívna prehliadka

Preventive medical examination

What does “Preventívna prehliadka” mean in Slovakia?

Preventívna prehliadka (preventive check-up) is a planned medical examination that you are entitled to for free under public health insurance. Its goal is to find health problems early, before you feel any symptoms.

What check-ups are included

with a general practitioner (praktický lekár) — for adults, usually once every few years;
dental — usually once a year;
gynecological for women — usually once a year.

These check-ups are fully covered by insurance — there is no extra payment. Newcomers often do not know about them and do not use this right. To have a check-up, make an appointment with your doctor and say that you want a preventívna prehliadku. The frequency depends on your age and the type of check-up, so ask your doctor when your next one is due. This is a beneficial and free way to monitor the health of your whole family.

Important. Preventive check-ups are free and cost you nothing — do not miss them; how often you need them depends on your age and the type of check-up, ask your doctor.

Examples of use

I want to make an appointment for a preventive check-up.

You are entitled to a preventive check-up once every two years.

You have the right to a preventive check-up once every two years.

The preventive check-up is fully covered by the insurance company.

The insurance fully covers the preventive check-up.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a preventive check-up cost?

Nothing. It is fully covered by public health insurance, there is no extra payment.

How often can you have a preventive medical check-up?

It depends on the type of check-up and your age: with a general practitioner, usually once every few years; with a dentist and gynecologist, usually once a year. Your doctor will tell you the exact frequency.

Do you need to be sick to go for such a check-up?

No, it's the opposite. This is a planned check-up for healthy people to find possible problems early. You just need to make an appointment with your doctor.