Letters: french healthcare system means people have to stay informed
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CONNEXION READER NOTES THAT THE LACK OF STRUCTURE IN FRANCE FORCES PEOPLE TO ACCESS CARE THEMSELVES To the Editor, Ten years ago, when you were asking for suggestions for your guide on the
health system in France, I replied saying that, unlike in the UK, no one 'manages' your health. This has advantages and disadvantages. HEALTHCARE: WHAT'S NEW IN FRANCE IN
2025 Yes, you can see specialists without a referral from a GP, but no one has your full medical records. Most specialists around the world work in a silo and are not particularly interested
in other specialisms. In France, most specialists are self-employed, and the system is not fully joined up. It is usually easier to see a doctor in France than in the UK but we have to
manage our health by ourselves. My French friends know that; they are extremely well informed about medical issues and how to treat them. Rosemary Wilson, by email Have you found that it is
easy to see a specialist in France? Let us know at [email protected]