The transition period for the introduction of e-referrals has ended. Going forward, all doctor referrals will be electronic only. However, this does not mean that a patient will not be able to receive a paper copy of the referral if they need one, according to the Latvian Digital Health Centre.
Juris Gaiķis, Director of the Latvian Digital Health Centre, said: "For residents, nothing really changes in this case. When visiting a family doctor and receiving a referral, you can ask fo...