Academic Network of General Practice – Amsterdam UMC

As a general practice, we are affiliated with the Academic Network of General Practice of Amsterdam UMC (ANHA Amsterdam UMC). Within this network, we collaborate with GPs, researchers, and educators on scientific research, as well as on the improvement and innovation...

Referral to a specialist: when is a referral required?

In the Netherlands, GP care is the first point of contact for most health issues. To keep healthcare accessible and affordable, specialist care is only accessed when medically necessary. This is known as appropriate care, and GPs act as gatekeepers to secondary and...

Well done on quitting smoking!

This is a great step forward. Quitting smoking is not always easy, and most people go through different phases. The first two months are usually the most difficult, as your body and mind adjust to life without nicotine. After this period, it generally becomes easier...