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Don't always hire an expensive professional: neighbors and family must help with care again, says this professor

DSW's recent announcement of a significant premium increase has prompted Roelof Ettema, the new professor of Network Care, to describe the current healthcare system as unsustainable. Ettema warns that the existing model risks leaving many people without necessary medical support but remains optimistic that a shift toward community and family involvement can provide a solution.

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