# 146 | What's Covered in Denmark's Healthcare System? A Real Talk Q&A

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Podcast: [What Are You Doing in Denmark?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-6590526)
Published: 2026-02-24T04:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

How does the Danish healthcare system really work? When should you call 1813? Can you get a second opinion? And what happens if you show up at the ER? In this episode of What Are You Doing in Denmark , Derek and Brooke welcome back Emma Grint, Dr. Mum-for-Kids, to answer your listener questions about healthcare in Denmark. We cover: Visitors’ access to healthcare in Denmark Emergency vs. non-emergency care (112 vs. 1813) How to get a second opinion Changing your GP (family doctor) Wait times and specialist referrals What’s covered under universal healthcare in Denmark Mental health and psychiatry waitlists Pregnancy and birth in Denmark (midwife-led care, epidurals, C-sections) Patient advocacy in the Danish system If you’re an expat or international living in Denmark, this episode will help you understand your rights, your options, and how to navigate the system with confidence. 💬 Have more questions? Leave us a voice message via SpeakPipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid Emma: https://www.doctormumforkids.com/ instagram.com/doctormumforkids email: hello@doctormumforkids.com Derek Hartman:  https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk   https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk www.facebook.com/robetrotting Brooke Black: https://instagram.com/brookeblackjust https://www.tiktok.com/@brookeblackjust 🎟️ Come see the show in person! See our LIVE SHOW at Copenhagen's Comedy Zoo on 9 March at 19:00 Tickets are available HERE ➡️ https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1762906 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F 📢 Send your questions and/or comments. voice: https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid email: hello@robe-trotting.com 👉 Remember to tell your friends about the podcast. 👀 More living in Denmark…

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