The number of general practitioners in the Netherlands saw no significant changes in 2021 in comparison to the previous year 2020 and remained at around 16152 practitioners. Nevertheless, 2021 still represents a peak in the number of practitioners in the Netherlands. A general practitioner, also known as a family doctor, assures the provision of continuous care. They treat common medical conditions and perform routine exams for individuals, families, and communities. In addition to treating minor or chronic illnesses, they play a key role in referring patients to specialists or hospitals for urgent or specialized treatment.
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Number of general practitioners employed in the Netherlands from 2002 to 2021
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OECD. (November 14, 2023). Number of general practitioners employed in the Netherlands from 2002 to 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/462210/general-practitioners-employment-in-the-netherlands/
OECD. "Number of general practitioners employed in the Netherlands from 2002 to 2021." Chart. November 14, 2023. Statista. Accessed August 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/462210/general-practitioners-employment-in-the-netherlands/
OECD. (2023). Number of general practitioners employed in the Netherlands from 2002 to 2021. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: August 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/462210/general-practitioners-employment-in-the-netherlands/
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Number of general practitioners employed in the Netherlands from 2002 to 2021 [Graph], OECD, November 14, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/462210/general-practitioners-employment-in-the-netherlands/