Gesundheitskarte
The Gesundheitskarte, also known as the electronic health card or eGK, is a health insurance card used in Germany. It serves as a modern replacement for older paper prescription forms and health insurance documents. The card contains important personal and insurance information, such as the holder's name, date of birth, and insurance provider.
The primary purpose of the Gesundheitskarte is to streamline healthcare access and data management. When visiting
Beyond basic identification, the Gesundheitskarte can store medical data. With the patient's explicit consent, physicians can
The card also facilitates electronic prescriptions, meaning a doctor can send a prescription directly to a