GP Practice |
General practitioner (GP) (n = 2) |
Medical doctor trained for primary and family care. Provides primary medical services and is gatekeeper to hospital and specialist care. To provide out of office care country-wide, GPs cooperate in regional out of office GP posts. Coverage 100% under the (mandatory) health insurance system. |
Doctor’s assistant (n = 2) |
Trained assistant to the GP, providing front office services and assisting in care provision. Coverage 100% under the (mandatory) health insurance system. |
GP nurse (n = 3) |
Doctor’s assistant with extended training, providing counselling and mentoring to patients with chronic diseases like diabetes or COPD. Works under the supervision of the GP. Coverage 100% under the (mandatory) health insurance system. Coverage 100% under the (mandatory) health insurance system. |
Other health care organisation |
Dietician (n = 2) |
Provides services in primary care for patients with specific dietary needs as well as preventive services. Coverage under the (mandatory) health insurance system for a limited number of consultations per patient. |
Community nurse (n = 2) |
Provides home based care services to patients in their personal living environment, e.g. home based wound care, care for terminally ill etc. Coverage 100% under the (mandatory) health insurance system. |
Youth health care doctor (n = 1) |
Provides preventive services for youth 0–18. Refers children/youth with health or other problems to GP or specialised services. Coverage 100% by all Dutch municipalities under the Public Health Act. |
Physiotherapist (n = 1) |
Provides physiotherapy as a primary care service. Coverage under the (mandatory) health insurance system for a limited number of consultations per patient. |
Midwife (n = 1) |
Provides pregnancy care and counselling and birth care including both home and hospital birth. Is a recognised medical professional. Refers to gynaecologist in case of complications. Coverage 100% under the (mandatory) health insurance system. |
Welfare organisation |
Family coach (n = 1) |
Provides family-based coaching services. Coverage under the (mandatory) health insurance system for a limited number of consultations per client. |
Community worker (n = 2) |
Provides community services, building and supporting community groups. Financed through municipal budget for social services. Stationed in community centre. |
Youth worker (n = 2) |
Provides community services focused on youth. Financed through municipal budget for social services. Usually stationed in community centre. |
Volunteer coordinator (n = 1) |
Provides support for volunteers and volunteer services in the community, including volunteers in social support, welfare work, elderly people’s care, etc. Financed through municipal budget for social services. |
Social worker (n = 1) |
Provides support for families and individuals with a variety of challenges including financial, social and mental problems. Refers to care system if needed. Financed through municipal budget for social services. |