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‘In Italy, every family just has a supply of antibiotics at home’: expats surprised by Dutch healthcare

International residents in the Netherlands often feel dissatisfied with the Dutch healthcare system due to its conservative approach to medical treatments and limited direct access to general practitioners. Many expats prefer the more proactive diagnostic protocols they were accustomed to in their home countries compared to the Dutch tendency to suggest simple remedies.

Culture Health Netherlands

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Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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