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'''OVERVIEW''' | '''OVERVIEW''' | ||
Generally speaking, Finland has a high-quality health care system, and its public health care system is considered among the best in the world.<ref>[https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/study_finlands_health_care_system_among_best_in_the_world/10276968 Study: Finland’s health care system among best in the world]</ref> It is common for staff to speak Finnish, English<ref>[https://fi.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/doctors/ US Embassy of Finland - Medical Assistance]</ref>, and other languages. The country has universal health care; all residents can access the health care system, which is funded through tax dollars.<ref>[https://www.internationalstudentinsurance.com/finland-student-insurance/healthcare-in-finland.php Healthcare in Finland]</ref> | |||
There are many forms of legal contraception available, including condoms, pills, patches, and IUDs. You don't a prescription for condoms, but it is required for most forms of contraception. You can access emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) without a prescription at pharmacies, and there are no age restrictions regarding who can purchase them. Regarding STIs, there are many clinics to receive tests for HIV and other STIs, and there are no travel or residency restrictions related to one's HIV status. There is also a wide variety of menstrual products available in Finnish stores, and the menstrual cup brand Lunette company is headquartered in Finland. | |||
The quality of health care at public hospitals and clinics tends to be very good, so many people use public facilities. However, private health care facilities are also available. We have included information on recommended health care facilities on this page. In addition, abortion is legally permitted under many circumstances in Finland, which are explained in the "Abortion" section. | |||
==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ||