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Mental health institute GGZ in IJpelaar in Breda

Some 1,500 psychiatrists go on strike over pension plans

Jan 18 '17 09:39
BusinessHealth

About 1,500 psychiatrists working at 41 mental health institutions went on strike on Tuesday in protest against their pension plans. They want their employers to pay the employer's contribution to their pension plans, which they've been withholding for two years, ANP reports.

For the strike the psychiatrists worked on a weekend schedule on Tuesday, only giving emergency treatments. All regular treatments and sessions were canceled. According to the psychiatrists, this was the first time they took action against their employers. They felt they have no other choice.

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Psychiatrists worried about Dutch euthanasia law changes

Oct 21 '16 14:14
PoliticsHealth

Psychiatrists in the Netherlands are concerned that the Dutch government's plan to allow assisted suicide at the end of a "full life" will put them in a difficult position, Damien Denys, president of the Dutch psychiatrists association NVvP said to newspaper Trouw.

"Delusional," not crazy: TV hostage taker may get four-year sentence

Jun 19 '15 14:14
Crime

The Public Prosecutor demanded a 4 year prison sentence against Tarkk Z. - the 20 year old responsible for the hostage situation at the NOS Journaal earlier this year - in the court in Lelystad on Friday. According two the two psychiatrists who examined Z., he does not need psychological treatment - he suffers from "delusional ideas", but does not have an actual disorder.

Mental health cutbacks force GPs to treat most psychological issues

Jun 16 '15 09:39
Health

General Practitioners are increasingly treating people with serious psychological or psychiatric problems themselves. This is because referral to specialist care often does not work or is very difficult after the budget cuts for mental health.

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Hundreds of psychiatrists refuse health insurance dealings

Feb 23 '15 18:06
HealthPolitics

Hundreds of psychiatrists and psychotherapists are refusing to sign contracts with health insurance providers because of their alleged interference with practices and treatment, the Volkskrant reported.

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Hospitals don't watch for PTSD: new research

Oct 1 '14 11:49
Health

According to research by AMC in Amsterdam, one in six victims of a serious accident develop post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Hospitals don't pay attention to this, causing victims to go about untreated.

Drop in psychiatrists fees for driver’s license inspection

Jan 11 '14 06:00
Health

The Dutch Healthcare Authority has decided to reduce the fees psychiatrists charge for driver's license checks after many complaints, Nos reported on Friday.

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