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Federal Chamber 56K1800 Health policy Under consideration

Incentives for trainee GPs to do internships in doctor shortage areas

Official title: Wetsvoorstel tot wijziging van het ministerieel besluit van 1 maart 2010 tot vaststelling van de criteria voor de erkenning van huisartsen, teneinde kandidaat-huisartsen aan te sporen een deel van hun stage te volbrengen in een gebied met een huisartsentekort en aldus dat tekort tegen te gaan.

Status: Parliament is still discussing this proposal, for example in a committee or while waiting for advice. (parliament: ‘Pending in the Chamber’)

In plain language

  • Trainee general practitioners could credit six months of hospital training if they instead complete an internship in a shortage area.
  • The change affects general practitioners in training and practices located in areas experiencing a doctor shortage.
  • The proposal aims to make it easier for you to find a regular local general practitioner in your area.

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