Advice

Not sure whether to go to your doctor? Is surgery really necessary? Does that home remedy really work? We are happy to advise you on every aspect of your health.

Topics on which you can get advice

• 24h medical care
• Health glossary

• Personal health coach
• Doctors & hospitals

• Pharmacies & medication
• Alternative medicine

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Free advice day and night – even when you’re abroad.

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Coronavirus

Find out everything you need to know COVID-19.

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Go to the doctor?

Check symptoms of diseases and get medical advice.

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Personal health coach

Get personal advice on health-related matters.

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Doctors & hospitals

Being ill raises a lot of questions. We’ll help you find the optimum treatment, the right doctor and the best hospital.

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Second opinion

Get a free second opinion – it’s fast and straightforward.

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Hospitalisation

We're here for you – before the operation, in hospital and when getting back to health.

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Are you looking for a new doctor? We help you search.

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Health glossary

An easy-to-understand health guide.

• Health glossary
• Diseases from A-Z
• Useful home remedies

Pharmacies & medication

What medication is right for you? And is a generic version available? We help you choose.

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Vaccinate

Getting certain vaccinations protects you and those closest to you.

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Online pharmacies

Order medication online and benefit in more ways than one.

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Medical aids

Find out when CSS pays for the aids you need.

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Alternative medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine TCM, homeopathy or relaxation methods – there are good reasons to opt for alternative treatment methods.

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Household remedies: Thyme

Thyme has antibacterial properties and, drunk as a tea, helps with colds and coughs.

For coughs

Household remedy: cucumber

Our tip can also help if you get too much sun this summer.

Cucumber for sunburn

Household remedy: lemon balm

Lemon balm has an anti-inflammatory, antiviral, soothing effect and can help treat cold sores.

For cold sores

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Transparency in the Swiss healthcare system

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We are committed to quality and transparency in medical care. It’s our way of ensuring that our healthcare system remains one of the world’s best, today and in the future.

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