Emergency physician – canton of Vaud

Emergency physician: what to know

An emergency physician deals with acute medical situations that need rapid assessment, such as an accident, sudden pain or a sharp deterioration in health. They stabilise the patient, make an initial assessment and organise the next steps in care.

When to book an appointment

• An injury, fracture or wound following an accident
• Chest pain, breathing difficulty or sudden collapse
• High fever or a rapid worsening of your health
• An urgent problem outside your usual practice's opening hours

Costs in Switzerland

Emergencies are covered by compulsory basic health insurance (LAMal/KVG), including with a family doctor model; in a life-threatening emergency, call 144.