What are my rights?
Here, you can find information about your rights to healthcare in The Netherlands.
Everyone has the right to healthcare
In the Netherlands, everyone has the right to ‘medically necessary care’, this includes most of the care covered in the basic health insurance package.
You have the right to ask for a copy of their medical record
You can always ask your doctor for a copy of your medical information or permission to take a photo. This is free of charge. Explain that you want to save it in your HealthEmove account.
All doctors have the duty of confidentiality
This means that doctors cannot share any personal information about you without your consent, not even with the government.
You have the right to refuse to share your medical information
If the police, other government authorities or other people ask for your medical information, please know that you can always refuse. Medical information is sensitive and should only be shared with doctors.