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Netherlands: Hospitals and centres

In the Netherlands, leukaemia is treated both in university medical centres (UMCs) and in large regional hospitals.

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Figure 1.University hospital.

01Short answer

The most intensive treatment and transplants usually take place in university centres and a few large hospitals; follow-up can often continue at a hospital closer to home. When choosing a hospital, talk to your GP and check that your insurer has a contract with it. ZorgkaartNederland shows patient reviews.

02Simple explanation

UMC: university centre.

Regional hospital: closer to home.

Contract: with your insurer.

03Scientific explanation

Shared care: a centre and a regional hospital often work together.

Quality: professional societies set requirements for centres.

04What happens in the body?

University centre

Complex treatment and research are concentrated here.

Geography

The country is small, so the trip to a centre is usually short.

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Figure 2.Map of centres — Netherlands: Hospitals and centres

Choice

Distance, experience and contracts all count.

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Figure 3.Paths of choice — Netherlands: Hospitals and centres

05Choosing a centre

Four steps.

GP — Ask about options.1GPAsk about options.
Compare — Look at experience.2CompareLook at experience.
Contract — Check your insurance.3ContractCheck your insurance.
Travel — Plan your trips.4TravelPlan your trips.
Right centreFits your needs.
EaseThe route is clear.

06Key points at a glance

TopicIn brief
University centreComplex treatment and research are concentrated here.
GeographyThe country is small, so the trip to a centre is usually short.
ChoiceDistance, experience and contracts all count.

07Key terms

UMC
University medical centre.
Ziekenhuis
Hospital.
Zorgkaart
Review site.
Gecontracteerd
Contracted.

08Key points

  • Ask your GP.
  • Check the contract.
  • Plan the route.
  • Read reviews with care.
  • Decide with your team.

09Frequently asked questions

Does every hospital treat leukaemia?

The most intensive treatment happens only in specialised centres.

A hospital without a contract?

Part of the cost may not be covered; ask your insurer.

Are reviews reliable?

They help, but do not replace medical advice.

10Questions for your doctor

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  1. Does every hospital treat leukaemia?

  2. A hospital without a contract?

  3. Are reviews reliable?

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12Sources

  1. ZorgkaartNederland. Find care providers (in Dutch)
  2. Hematologie Nederland. Official website (in Dutch)
  3. Kanker.nl (KWF, IKNL, NFK). Official website (in Dutch)
  4. Government of the Netherlands. Standard health insurance
  5. Sosyal Güvenlik Kurumu (SGK). Yurt dışından ilaç temini (in Turkish)
  6. Türk Eczacıları Birliği (TEB). Yurt dışından ilaç temini: hasta başvurusu (in Turkish)
  7. Türk Kızılay. Kan Hizmetleri (kanver.org, in Turkish)
  8. TÜRKÖK, Ministry of Health of Türkiye. Sıkça sorulan sorular (in Turkish)
  9. Türkiye Stem Cell Coordination Centre (TÜRKÖK), Ministry of Health. Official website (in Turkish)
  10. Türk Kızılay. Blood services (Kan Hizmetleri)
Medical disclaimerThis information is for educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice.
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