Personal injury
Medical liability in the Netherlands: patient rights and route to compensation
A care provider is liable when it fails to act as a reasonably competent and careful professional. To claim compensation you must show a breach
A care provider is liable when it fails to act as a reasonably competent and careful professional. To claim compensation you must show a breach
As a patient, you have a legal right to access your medical record. This right is set out in the Medical Treatment Contracts Act (WGBO).
Informed consent is valid only if the care provider gave you clear information about the treatment, the risks and the alternatives, and you agreed on