Guides
Short guides on what to check before you choose. We publish medical texts only after review by a doctor.
Translated from the Bulgarian originals. The medical guides were reviewed by a doctor in Bulgarian.
Medical review: Dr Борис Гаврилов, general practitioner (borisgavrilov.com).
- Wedding and formal dresses: when and how to clean them Why you should not put off cleaning after the event, what to tell the dry cleaner and how to store the dress.
- How to choose a dry cleaner: 7 questions before you leave a garment Turnaround, price, collection from your address, wet cleaning and what happens if something goes wrong.
- How to choose a GP in Sofia: 8 questions before you register Compare access, acceptance of new patients, organisation and communication, instead of choosing a practice only by district or rating. Original reviewed by Dr Борис Гаврилов
- Down jacket: washing machine or dry cleaning? How to read the care label, when a down jacket can be washed at home and why drying matters more than washing.
- How much dry cleaning costs in Sofia: suit, coat, down jacket Indicative prices for the most common garments, what the final amount depends on and how to save without risking the garment.
- Blood pressure at home: how to prepare a useful diary for your doctor How to discuss home measurement, record the results and prepare for the examination, without changing treatment based on a single reading. Original reviewed by Dr Борис Гаврилов
- Medical certificate for work: what to check before your visit Practical preparation for a medical document when starting a job: employer requirements, documents, examination and price. Original reviewed by Dr Борис Гаврилов
- Preparing for blood tests: do you need to fast and what to ask How to get the right instructions for your tests, what to check about your medicines and how to arrange discussing the results. Original reviewed by Dr Борис Гаврилов
- NHIF-covered or paid examination: what to check when booking How to check the type of appointment, registration, referrals and costs before you confirm a visit to a doctor. Original reviewed by Dr Борис Гаврилов
- Moving to Sofia? How to arrange a GP and your medical documents A plan for people changing city: choosing a practice, documents, current medicines and continuity of follow-up care. Original reviewed by Dr Борис Гаврилов
- Care label symbols: what the circles P, F and W mean A short glossary of the symbols for washing, bleaching, drying, ironing and professional cleaning.
- Clothing care label symbols: a full illustrated glossary All the symbols for washing, bleaching, drying, ironing and dry cleaning, plus how to read the fabric composition, with pictures and practical tips.