KNM Practice Questions: Healthcare in the Netherlands
Practice KNM-style healthcare questions about huisarts, emergency services, insurance, and pharmacy rules in the Netherlands.
Healthcare is one of the highest-impact KNM topics. These practice questions mirror common exam logic.
1) For normal health complaints, where do you go first?
Answer: Your huisarts.
Why: The huisarts is the main first contact for non-emergency care.
2) You have a life-threatening emergency. Which number should you call?
Answer: 112.
Why: 112 is for urgent emergencies.
3) You moved to a new city. Who arranges your new huisarts?
Answer: You arrange it yourself.
Why: Finding a GP is the resident’s responsibility.
4) What is an apotheek mainly used for?
Answer: Getting medicines, including prescribed medicines with a doctor’s prescription.
5) Can your old huisarts share your medical file with a new doctor without your permission?
Answer: No.
Why: Medical information is private and requires your consent.
6) What is eigen risico?
Answer: The annual deductible amount you pay yourself before insurance covers specific costs.
7) Is basic health insurance optional in the Netherlands?
Answer: No, basic insurance is mandatory.
8) For mild symptoms like sore throat, should you go directly to emergency care?
Answer: Usually no. Contact your huisarts first.
Quick Review Checklist
- I know when to call 112.
- I know the huisarts is my first non-emergency contact.
- I understand eigen risico.
- I know basic insurance is mandatory.
- I can explain the role of apotheek.
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Frequently asked questions
Who should I contact first for non-emergency health problems?
In most cases, you contact your huisarts first for non-emergency issues.
When should I call 112?
Call 112 only for urgent, life-threatening situations or serious emergencies.
Do I always need a prescription at the pharmacy?
No, only for prescription medicine. Some medicines are available without a prescription.
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