In Poland there are two differences: 1. Healthcare is government-sponsored, so it costs you nothing 2. There are so called "first-contact doctors", who simply

In Poland there are two differences: 1. Healthcare is government-sponsored, so it costs you nothing 2. There are so called "first-contact doctors", who simply specialize in everyday things like treating common cold, and in more serious cases they would just point you to another, more specialized doctor. Getting appointment on the same or next day is quite easy.