Paphos Life

We have previously visited a GP at Blue Cross Hospital in Paphos, and a Safe Pass or negative Rapid Test has always been required to see the GP in the hospital.

Does anyone know of a good GP or family doctor in the central Paphos area that does not require a Safe Pass or negative Rapid Test for every visit?

All hospitals require a safe pass or test.
GP practices don't, but only if you are registered with them and have your records that will show that you have had your jabs when you book an appointment.
To register with a GP you will need to show your safe pass.

I was at Blue Cross on Friday for an appointment with my gastroenterologist. I offered my Safe Pass to the lady on the door, who said it was no longer required. I had previously telephoned to ask whether I needed a rapid test and was told I didn’t need it for an outpatient appointment.

It must be a recent desicion as I was at the Oasis a month ago and had to show my pass

I was at the St. George hospital on Friday and had to show a safe pass which the doorman had a good look at also had to wear a face mask .
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Uncle D wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 8:47 am All hospitals require a safe pass or test.
GP practices don't, but only if you are registered with them and have your records that will show that you have had your jabs when you book an appointment.
To register with a GP you will need to show your safe pass.

Not correct over here in Larnaca i needed a test before my GP would see me, only last week, and i have had the jabs.

Well not at my GPs, they don't require a test

Uncle D wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 11:06 am Well not at my GPs

Fair enough but in your reply , you said GPs don't.

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Max

Hi
You do not need a safe pass or rapid test to see a GP at the blue cross.You only need a rapid test if visiting the wards upstairs.
I am currently visiting twice a week for my wifes appointments with Dr Spyrou,we were there Saturday and will be there again tomorrow.

Thanks for the replies. So it seems that patients visiting their GP at Blue Cross do not need a Safe Pass now. Was this change in policy listed anywhere on Government or Health Ministry websites or is it just a policy change introduced by the hospital?

Safe Pass or test not needed at Iasis for GP, as well. Don't know about wards.

cyprusmax47 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 10, 2023 12:56 pm https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/03/31/coro ... trictions/


Max

It says it here

So my wife made an appointment for our GP today, and she was told that if someone has a cold, flu, coughing related illness a test will be required any thing else then no test is required

My local GP does not require any pass what so ever.....hospitals maybe.

Appointment at St George clinic today.

No safe pass required, only a mask to wear.

On a similar subject does anyone know if a mask needs to be worn in pharmacies now? All the sales staff in the ones I've visited in the last two weeks have not been wearing them. Thanks