Healthcare
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What you need to know if you are pregnant and giving birth in the Netherlands
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Are you pregnant? Or do you think you are pregnant? In these articles you can read how medical care works in the Netherlands. And what you need to arrange.
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You are entitled to healthcare through the RMO
If you are in the Netherlands and covered by the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD), your healthcare will be paid for via the Medical Care for Displaced Persons Regulation (RMO). You will find all the important information about the RMO on this page.
This is how healthcare in the Netherlands works for Ukrainians
Do you need healthcare? Then in the Netherlands you always go to the general practitioner first. The GP can refer you to other care. Only in case of acute care can you immediately call the emergency number or go to the doctor's clinic. Read more about how healthcare works in the Netherlands.
This is what healthcare costs in the Netherlands if you have fled from Ukraine
If you need medical care and are wondering how much it will costs, in the Netherlands, you always have insurance that pays for basic care. For you, this insurance is called RMO. Care you need immediately or within a few hours is free.
How does organ donation work in the Netherlands?
If you are over 18 and have been registered with a municipality in the Netherlands for at least 3 years, you become an organ donor. Unless you say you do not want to. Read in this article how organ donation works, and how you can indicate that you do not want to become a donor.
This is what you can do if you are not feeling well mentally and have fled from Ukraine
If you have fled, stress, poor sleep or poor concentration are not unusual characteristics. These characteristics are part of your mental health. This form of health is about how you feel. Read here about mental health and what you can do to feel better.
This is how care in the Netherlands for your child from age 0 to 4 works
Do you have a child from 0 to 4 years old? If so, your child will receive free care from the health clinic. The health clinic also gives parents advice on their children's health.
What you need to know if you have a healthcare appointment and do not speak Dutch
Do you have a healthcare appointment and do not speak Dutch? Then you may bring your own interpreter or acquaintance to translate your conversation. You can also use an official interpreter. Read more about this in this article.
Care for people with disabilities
Here you will find information about care for people with disabilities.
Organisations that help you with your mental health
If you need psychological support, you will find on this page where to go for psychological support and help in processing traumatic events.
Sexual health information and care
If you are looking for care and information about sexuality, e.g. about safe sex, an unwanted pregnancy or about STIs. Read here about care and information around sexuality in the Netherlands.
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