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I write or call my GP, they call me in for preliminary examination and/or conversation to determine the best course of action. Blood tests are usually done directly at the GP, either on the spot or within the week. Other simple tests like blood pressure are done at the GP too. I get the results in an app, and the app also tells me if the result is low or high or whatever.
If I need to see a specialist, the GP gives me a referral and I find one I like, or they queue me up and I get the appointment sent to me in the government's digital mail system. The appointment times vary but I've yet to be dissatisfied.
I go to the specialist, and they do their thing. Tests, interview, whatever. They decide on a diagnosis and prescribe medication. It's assigned to me digitally, and I can either get the meds at most pharmacies or immediately on the spot depending on what you need. You might see a specialist more than once to change or adjust treatment.
This is where you might start reaching for the wallet. All appointments, examinations, tests, etc. are paid for with taxes. In total, my income tax is 43% and VAT is 25%. That's totally fine by me. Medication prices vary of course. Some are free, some are cheap, some are expensive. Broadly speaking, people can afford their medication.
It's not a perfect system, but I have confidence in it, and am generally satisfied. Most issues are human in nature - I understand that women and immigrants (like myself) might not get the same quality of treatment, which of course sucks, and shouldn't happen. I haven't noticed any poor treatment but that might be due to my personality, gender, race, etc. Dental care isn't covered and is prohibitively expensive. I'd like this changed. Psychiatric care is rough, and doesn't really apply unless you have... significant issues. I don't know if you can get therapy through the system but the private stuff is prohibitively expensive.
Overall my experience has been a solid 8/10, and I've interacted with various elements of the healthcare system in Denmark