Quality and Rights
The quality of secondary healthcare in the Netherlands is generally high. As a patient, you also have certain rights, such as the right to information, the right to privacy, and the right to file a complaint if you are not satisfied with the care.
Language Barrier
If you don’t speak Dutch fluently, it can sometimes be challenging to communicate with healthcare providers. Many hospitals and clinics offer interpreter services. Ask for this if you think it’s necessary.
Pregnancy, childbirth, and child care
In the Netherlands, status holders have the same right to healthcare as Dutch citizens, including pregnancy, childbirth, and child care. This care is covered by the basic insurance of the health insurance.
Pregnancy care
Pregnancy care for status holders is similar to care for pregnant women who are not status holders. Status holders have the right to prenatal care, education, and support.
Prenatal care
Status holders have the right to regular check-ups with a midwife or gynecologist. These checks are intended to monitor the health of the pregnant woman and her unborn child.
Education
Status holders receive information about pregnancy, childbirth, and care for the newborn child. This information is provided by the midwife or gynecologist, but also by other organizations, such as Vluchtelingenwerk Nederland.
Support
Status holders can receive support from their partner, family, and friends, as well as from professionals such as midwives and gynecologists.
Childbirth care
Status holders have the right to a safe and dignified childbirth. The birth usually takes place in a hospital or birth center.
Child care
Status holders have the right to child care for children up to the age of 4. This care includes vaccinations, check-ups, and support.
Birth
General
Vaccinations
“Statushouders” receive the vaccinations needed to protect their child from serious diseases.
Check-ups
Children are regularly checked by a general practitioner or child health clinic. These checks are intended to monitor the health and development of the child.
Support
Parents and caregivers of young children can receive support for the care of their child. This support can be provided by the general practitioner, child health clinic, or other organizations, such as Vluchtelingenwerk Nederland.
Tips for “statushouders”
Status holders can follow these tips to improve pregnancy, childbirth, and child care:
Seek information: There are many resources available with information about pregnancy, childbirth, and child care. This information is available in different languages, including Dutch.
Ask for help: Status holders can get help from various organizations, such as Vluchtelingenwerk Nederland. These organizations can help with finding information and care providers.
Be open about your needs: Status holders must be open about their needs in pregnancy, childbirth, and child care. This can help improve care.
Conclusion
Status holders have the same right to care as Dutch citizens, including pregnancy, childbirth, and child care. However, there are specific challenges for status holders that can make it difficult to access this care. Status holders can address these challenges by seeking information, asking for help, and being open about their needs.
Permanent intensive care
Do you or someone you know need special care always at home or in a place for care? First, you ask the CIZ. We check if you can get this care. We do it in a good way and think about people. Each person is different. Sometimes, the person doesn’t want to go to the care place. Or they can’t say it. We check if they can stay without saying yes. Did you ask the SVB for extra help for your child? We tell the SVB what we think.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is a treatment method that helps people improve movement and manage pain. It’s used to treat various conditions like injuries, diseases, and disorders through physical methods like exercise, massage, and other treatments instead of drugs or surgery. It also helps improve and restore physical function and fitness level.
To go to a physiotherapist:
Doctor:: Depending on your location and health insurance, you might need a referral from a doctor. Check with your insurance if this is necessary.
Search for a Clinic: Look for physiotherapy clinics in your area. You can search online, ask friends or family for recommendations, or get a suggestion from your doctor.
Physiotherapy