- Register (or update your registration) at the centro de saúde (health centre) of your area of residence — bring an identification document and proof of address.
- The assignment of a family doctor depends on the unit’s vacancies; if there are none, you remain on a waiting list but still have access to appointments.
- If your doctor retires or leaves, the centro de saúde (health centre) handles the re‑assignment — you don’t need to do anything.
Automatically translated. Always confirm on the official Portuguese source.
Official sources
1. Cuidados de Saúde Primários — SNSCall — Portal do SNS: 808 24 24 24 — clínico: 24h, todos os dias