Shorter waiting time for diagnosis of headache disorders
If the waiting time in the public sector is too long, you may in some cases be diagnosed at Hemi through the Extended Free Hospital Choice or your right to diagnosis. You can read more about your options here.
What does Hemi offer through the Extended Free Hospital Choice?
The list is updated continuously as Hemi is approved for more services.
| Service | Code | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis of headache disorders | 1NE20 | Frederiksberg |
What is the Extended Free Hospital Choice?
The Extended Free Hospital Choice allows patients to choose a private treatment facility if the waiting time in the public sector exceeds the applicable deadlines for diagnosis or treatment.
The scheme was established to ensure that patients have access to necessary diagnosis and treatment within a reasonable time – even when capacity in the public healthcare system is under pressure. At Hemi, we offer diagnosis of headache disorders through this scheme.
Read more: Extended Free Hospital Choice at Sundhed.dk
Diagnostic guarantee
When you are referred to a public hospital, you are generally entitled to be diagnosed within 30 days. If the hospital cannot complete your diagnosis within 30 days, they must prepare a plan for your further care. In many cases, you may also have the option to exercise your right to diagnosis and be diagnosed by a private provider.
Read more about the right to diagnosis and the diagnostic guarantee at Sundhed.dk.
How to proceed
- Get a referral from your doctor.
- Receive an appointment notice from the hospital.
- If it appears that you cannot be diagnosed within 30 days, you should contact the patient advisor in your region of residence.
- The patient advisor can help clarify your rights and explore options for diagnosis with a private provider.
- Contact Hemi if you would like to hear more about your options with us.
Treatment guarantee
Once you have been assessed and require treatment, you are in many cases entitled to receive it within the applicable time limits.
If the region cannot offer treatment within the deadline, you may have the option to use the Extended Free Hospital Choice and select a private treatment provider.
How to proceed
- You will be assessed and receive a treatment plan.
- The hospital will inform you about the waiting time for treatment.
- If the waiting time exceeds the applicable deadlines, you should contact the patient advisory service in your region of residence.
- The patient advisor can help clarify your options through the Extended Free Hospital Choice.
- Contact Hemi if you would like to hear more about your options with us.
Who can use the Extended Free Hospital Choice?
If you are in doubt about your rights, we recommend that you contact the patient advisory service in your region of residence.
The Extended Free Hospital Choice may be relevant for you if:
- You have been referred to a hospital by your doctor
- You have received an appointment for assessment or treatment
- The waiting time exceeds the applicable deadlines
- You wish to explore the options for assessment or treatment at a private hospital or clinic
Diagnostic assessment of headache disorders at Hemi
Hemi offers diagnostic assessment of headache disorders at our clinics. The purpose of the assessment is to determine the cause of your symptoms and evaluate options for further treatment.
The assessment may be relevant in cases such as:
- Migraine
- Chronic headache
- Tension headache
- Medication-overuse headache
- Other recurring headache disorders
Frequently asked questions
Yes. To make use of the diagnostic guarantee or the Extended Free Hospital Choice, you generally need a relevant referral from your doctor.
No. If you are covered by the rules for the diagnostic guarantee or the Extended Free Hospital Choice, the assessment will be settled between Hemi and your region of residence.
Read your appointment letter carefully first. If it states that you cannot be diagnosed or treated within the applicable time limits, you should contact the patient advisor in your region of residence.
The patient advisor can help clarify your rights and options.
Yes. You are always welcome to contact us if you are unsure about your options.
Yes. We are happy to provide general information about our services and the assessment options available at Hemi.
Wait times vary, but are typically within 2 to 4 weeks. Contact us for current wait times.
Contact us, and we will help clarify whether you are eligible for the diagnostic guarantee or the Extended Free Hospital Choice at Hemi.
Are you in doubt about your options?
Contact us, and we will help clarify whether you can use the diagnostic guarantee or the Extended Free Hospital Choice at Hemi.
