During the Christmas period when people are on the move and on holiday in different parts of Finland, it is worth remembering the Medical Helpline 116117, which can help with sudden health problems. The service is available everywhere in Finland, with the exception of Lapland and Åland.
From the Medical Helpline number 116117, calls are automatically redirected to the on-call telephone service. On the Medical Helpline number 116117, a health care professional answers the call and assesses the caller's need for treatment. The caller is reliably informed whether the situation requires a visit to the emergency department. This can save a lot of time and avoid congestion at the emergency department. You can also use the number to ask for care instructions for sudden health problems. The Medical Helpline also tells you where to find the nearest emergency department, if the situation requires an emergency visit.
116 117 is a toll-free number offering advice and guidance over the phone in the event of sudden health problems such as illness or accidents. In an emergency, always call the emergency number 112. If your health centre is open, that should always be your first point of contact. For non-urgent health issues, you should wait until the next working day and the opening of your health centre or another outpatient clinic, as the Medical Helpline is focused on emergency issues.
The service is organised by the wellbeing services counties, the City of Helsinki and HUS. DigiFinland Oy is responsible for the national coordination of the 116 117 General Medical Helpline service.
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