Only the district doctor has authority to write out such lists for adults and children. This makes patients dependent on the district doctor's good attitude. Often a good relationship with the doctor is established by means of bribes. Doctors work together with a nurse who does most of the paperwork. The patient's medical history is carefully recorded and kept for years, including all visits to specialists, immunizations, laboratory tests and hospitalizations.
Patients can see specialists on their own or on the district doctor's advice.
Chiropractors are gaining more respect as efficient health care providers. More people in urban areas prefer to see a chiropractor for certain treatments. Maternal and child health Pregnant women register with the district obstetric clinic. They have regular monthly checkups and take a mandatory training. They are given an eight-week leave both before and after delivery.