Scheduling medical appointments

Getting an appointment can be done by phone, app, or website. Each clinic has its own system. WAYS TO BOOK • Phone: The most common method. Call early in the morning. • App or website: Many clinics and health funds have online booking. • WhatsApp: Some clinics take appointments by message. • Walk-in: Urgent care centers accept patients without appointments. TIPS • Have your passport, insurance details, and a reason for the visit ready. • Ask if you should bring anything, such as lab results. • Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early. • Confirm your appointment a day before. Some clinics cancel if you don't. GOOD TO KNOW • Clinics often close on Friday afternoons and on Shabbat, and they may close early before holidays. • Prices are often stated upfront. Ask before booking. • For urgent but non-emergency issues, look for an evening or urgent care clinic.