Šilutė Affidea Clinic
Center Description
Affidea Clinic in Šilutė – a long-standing healthcare center in the Pamarys region
Affidea Clinic in Šilutė is a long-standing and important healthcare center in the Pamarys region, ensuring the accessibility of quality medical services for the residents of Šilutė city and surrounding districts. For many years, the clinic has been caring for the health of the local community, and since 2019, it has been operating as part of the international Affidea network, strengthening its competencies and the quality of services provided to patients.
Integrated healthcare in one place
Comprehensive solutions for patient health – from prevention to diagnostics.
The clinic applies a comprehensive approach to patient health, combining the competencies of specialists from various fields and modern diagnostic capabilities. The multidisciplinary team collaborates to ensure timely examination, accurate diagnosis, and solutions tailored to individual patient needs.
This model allows patients to receive consistent and convenient healthcare in one place, avoiding the need to visit different medical institutions.
Modern environment and patient comfort
Convenient access to quality healthcare in the region.
The clinic uses modern medical equipment and continuously improved work processes, ensuring efficient patient service and a smooth visit experience. Attention is paid not only to the quality of medical services but also to patient comfort at every stage of the visit.
Experience you can trust
Local community trust and international quality standards.
As part of the international Affidea network, the clinic adheres to high standards of quality and patient safety. Long-standing operational experience in the region, a professional team of specialists, and continuous attention to patient needs ensure reliable, high-quality, and modern healthcare for the residents of the Pamarys region.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
FAQ: Specialist doctor consultations – types and payment
What types of consultations are available?
Initial consultation – the first visit regarding a specific health issue or the reason indicated in the referral.
Follow-up consultation – a repeat visit for the same issue after the initial consultation.
Remote consultation – a consultation provided by phone or video call.
Out-of-hours consultation (PDL) – a consultation provided outside the doctor’s regular working hours.
According to SOP-CLN-LT-068 v2.
When is a consultation FREE (reimbursed by PSDF)?
An initial consultation is free for the patient only if all of the following conditions are met:
The patient has a valid referral to a specialist doctor.
The service is included in the list of PSDF reimbursable services.
Affidea has a valid contract with the Territorial Health Insurance Fund (TLK) for this service.
The patient is covered by compulsory health insurance (PSD) on the day of the consultation.
The patient is registered for a PSDF consultation in accordance with TLK regulations.
The quota for the specific service has not been exhausted.
The consultation takes place during the doctor’s regular working hours.
Note: If at least one condition is not met, the consultation becomes PAID.
According to SOP-CLN-LT-068 v2.
When is an initial consultation paid?
An initial consultation is paid if at least one of the following conditions applies:
There is no referral, or the referral is invalid.
The referral is issued by a healthcare institution that does not have a contract with TLK.
Affidea does not have a contract with TLK for this specific service.
The patient is not covered by compulsory health insurance (PSD) on the day of the consultation.
The patient chooses a paid consultation.
The patient does not want to wait in the PSDF queue.
The consultation takes place during additional/out-of-hours working time (PDL).
The patient requests a specific doctor who does not provide PSDF-funded consultations.
According to SOP-CLN-LT-068 v2.
Follow-up consultation – paid or free?
A follow-up consultation is paid.
A follow-up consultation may be free only in exceptional cases:
when discussing one imaging examination that was prescribed during an Affidea initial consultation
when the examination shows no abnormalities and no additional comments are needed
when the discussion lasts up to 5 minutes
or
a short comment (by phone or in person) up to 5 minutes, which is considered part of the initial consultation
According to SOP-CLN-LT-068 v2.
Remote consultation – paid or free?
A remote consultation is treated the same as a standard in-person consultation.
Payment depends on whether it is registered as a PSDF-funded consultation or a paid consultation.
According to SOP-CLN-LT-068 v2.
Out-of-hours consultation (PDL) – paid or free?
An out-of-hours consultation (PDL) is always paid.
According to SOP-CLN-LT-068 v2.
Key rule for all consultations
The final decision regarding the type of consultation and whether it is paid or PSDF-funded is made by the specialist doctor.
According to SOP-CLN-LT-068 v2.