Illness and age

A visit to the doctor is as follows: Call the doctor's surgery and make an appointment (if you cannot keep the appointment, cancel it by phone at least 24 hours in advance). The doctor will examine you and prescribe medication, treatment or therapy if necessary. The family doctor or [...]

A general practitioner provides the initial treatment when you are ill. They are trained to prevent and treat the whole body. A family doctor knows you well through regular visits and can give you the best possible advice. It is therefore better to always see the same family doctor. A family doctor or

First aid means helping a person who has had an accident until the ambulance arrives. There are rules for this, which you can learn in courses. Many Swiss municipalities offer such courses. These so-called emergency aid courses are also required to obtain a driver's license. There are also special courses for emergencies involving small children. These are for parents,

An emergency is a life-threatening situation. Most public hospitals have an emergency ward that is open 24 hours a day. However, it is intended for serious cases. In the canton of Obwalden, the emergency ward is at Sarnen Hospital. Patients who require immediate medical treatment are cared for around the clock, 365 days a year.