Health Care Services
Public Health Clinic
In Portugal most people receive medical treatment through the Public Health Clinic ("Centro de Saúde"). That is run through the National Health System in order to provide general healthcare for the general public. In case of sudden illness you should go to the permanent attendance service (SAP).
Hospital
The district of Lisbon has many hospitals that are also run through the National Health System. The emergency section of the hospital is open 24 hours a day. Only in cases of risk to life or real emergency should you go to the emergencies section ("urgencies"). Otherwise you should go to the "SAP" at the nearest public health clinic. In the event of an emergency, dial 112 (free call) and ask for the ambulance or police service.
Vaccination
For the purposes of entering, residing and studying in Portuguese territory, there are no statutory requirements with respect to vaccination. Nevertheless, the Portuguese Ministry of Health highly recommends that all citizens be vaccinated against tetanus, with a maximum lapse of twenty years between doses.
Medical Centre
Appointments (always bring the European Insurance Card, ID card/passport, declaration of enrolment at ISEG)