The healthcare system in the Netherlands is a bit different from that in many other countries. Healthcare in the Netherlands is divided into primary and secondary care. Basic care is provided in the primary care sector. This includes general practitioner care, dental care, and midwife care. You can always access these practices without a referral.

If in the primary care sector a professional decides together with you that the care needed is more complex or requires more intensive treatment, a referral will be made to the secondary care sector. Most diagnostics and hospital care fall in this category.

Emergencies:
In the event of serious accidents or illnesses, you can reach the emergency services via 112.

For urgent but not acute cases, you can call your own GP, ​​or outside office hours, the GP out-of-hours service (Huisartsenpost Delft): 015 2511930.

Medication:
Some medication you is not on presciption. A lot of painkillers and cold medicines you can buy at the supermarket or drugstore. Our assistent can also help you in advicing bout this.

Other medicines are only available at the pharmacy, and for these, you need a prescription from your GP or specialist.

Referrals:
A referral from your GP is required to be diagnosed or treated in the hospital. Without a referral, there is a high probability that the hospital bill will not be reimbursed by your insurance.

To make an appointment with the GP, you must be registered with the practice. You can register as a patient online at our practice.

You fill out the registration form. Click on the link below for more information on how this works, how to make an appointment, and what to bring to your first visit.

This section of the website is in Dutch, but you can use the translation button at the top right of the page to translate the website into another language.

Registration

To make an appointment for a medical certificate or vaccinations, you can contact us by email or phone:

info@sgz.nl / 0031 152121507

You can find more information about the options and what to bring via the link below. You can translate the Dutch information into another language using the translate button at the top right of the site.

Studentengezondheidszorg (SGZ)

Since 2024, we have had an agreement with IHE Delft to provide medical care to their students as long as they are enrolled in the IHE program.

We offer primary care as is customary in the Netherlands. This means that, in addition to acute care, you can also contact us by phone or email for less urgent medical questions.

Registration and appointments:
You must first register with the practice before you can make an appointment. During this appointment, we will get to know you and discuss any medical issues you currently have or have had in the past. We will also discuss your current complaints.

Costs:
You are asked to pay for your appointment in advance. You can pay by debit card or credit card. All costs can be claimed from your health insurance. IHE has ensured that all their students have AON health insurance.

Should you experience problems with the advance payment, you can contact the IHE student desk to find a solution.

You can find the current rates for consultations here.

Chronic conditions:
If you have a chronic condition, such as diabetes, Crohn’s disease, epilepsy, etc., for which you require prescription medication, it is advisable to register with the practice before medical problems arise. This way, we can discuss together what is needed to keep your condition stable and prevent complications.

Medication:
There are many over-the-counter medications available. These medications are particularly useful for the flu or a mild fever. Nasal sprays, painkillers, or fever reducers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen can help. You can also purchase ointments for minor burns or wound care. Women can also purchase over-the-counter medications for fungal infections. Always contact your GP if you have any doubts or if your symptoms persist.

You may need a prescription for other medications. In that case, please contact us to discuss this with one of the doctors.

Other questions:
If you have any further questions or would like more information, you can contact us by phone or email. Below you will find a number of websites with reliable and useful information:

– thuisarts.nl (Dutch, translation available in your browser)
– STD/Sexually transmitted diseases
– Mental health issues
– Sports injuries

For medical care according to Dutch law, price agreements are made every year and apply to consultations for patients from other countries without Dutch health insurance. These costs depend on the time the doctor spends.

You can find an overview with the costs for consultation here.

Information about our costs for medical certificates, vaccinations or other support services you can find the SGZ part of this website. Click on this link.