Consultation by a paediatrician – 0844 655 655

You do not want to see a doctor for trivial reasons, but neither do you want to be uncertain about what your child suffers from? In that case, make an appointment for a free telephone consultation with a Medgate paediatrician. He/she can answer your questions on general symptoms or typical illnesses. Moreover, he/she can help you with a second opinion. Almost 50 percent of all cases do not need further treatment after a Medgate consultation. 

This is how it works:

1. Call Medgate (0844 655 655) and describe the symptoms your child is suffering from.
2. In case of acute problems, you will either be called back immediately by a paediatrician or you will receive a consultation appointment.
3. The paediatrician calls you back. Depending on the situation, you can either treat your child at home or you will need to see a physician or be referred to hospital. If necessary, the paediatrician will also make out a prescription for medication.
4. The physician offers to call you for a check-up after a few days.

Special consultation: Problems in school

In addition to the regular consultations by paediatricians, Medgate will offer telephone consultations on special topics for ÖKK clients every three months. The current special consultation is about addresses the topic «problems in school». Problems in school can be caused due to a genetic, medical, emotional or social reason. And manifest themselves in the form of learning difficulties, being underchallenged, being overburdened or unusual behaviour. In the case of serious problems in school, the child may refuse to go to school. It is important to identify problems early on as they can almost always be overcome.