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Group 862

General medical practice activities

This category includes the activities of general practitioners or family doctors who provide basic medical consultations without hospitalization. Essentially, it refers to individual medical practices, outpatient medical centers, and any form of primary healthcare where the patient is seen on an outpatient basis, not hospitalized.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ General medical consultations in individual or associated practices General practice activities on an outpatient basis Basic diagnosis and treatment services Prescription of medications and treatments Performing simple medical investigations (e.g.
  • ✅ blood pressure measurement
  • ✅ basic blood tests) General medical counseling Family medicine services Prevention and screening activities Issuance of medical certificates and opinions

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

  • ❌ Hospital medical care activities (code 8610) Specialized medical care activities (code 8622 and 8623) Dental care activities (code 8623) Medical laboratory activities (code 8690) Nursing and home care activities (code 8690) Ambulance activities (code 8690) Provision of telemedicine services (if not involving direct consultations) Occupational medicine activities (code 8622
  • ❌ if specialized) Radiology or imaging activities (code 8622)

Subordinate Structure

8621 General medical practice activities
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8622 Specialized medical assistance activities
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8623 Dental practice activities
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Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

General Medical Practice Activities

General medical practice activities represent the foundation of Romania's healthcare system, being the first line of contact between patients and the medical system. CAEN code 862 covers services provided by family doctors and general practitioners, who ensure prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of common conditions, as well as monitoring of chronic diseases. In the macroeconomic context, this sector plays a crucial role in reducing pressure on hospitals and costs of the public health system, through efficient management of mild cases and promotion of a healthy lifestyle. In the last ten years, Romania has faced a massive migration of general practitioners to countries with higher salaries, leading to an aging medical workforce and unequal access to services in rural areas. However, digitalization and telemedicine have opened new opportunities, enabling remote consultations and better appointment management. Entrepreneurs operating in this niche face challenges related to the bureaucracy of contracts with the Health Insurance House, high costs of medical equipment, and legislative fluctuations. On the other hand, the demand for quality medical services is constant, and developing private multidisciplinary medical centers that offer both general medicine and related specialties can be a successful strategy. Additionally, collaboration with local authorities for screening and health education programs can strengthen market position. In conclusion, although financial and personnel pressures are high, general medical practice remains a field with growth potential, especially in the context of an aging population and increased awareness of the importance of prevention.