Aanpakken van overbodige zorg is niet genoeg

This is a comment on the article by Berden et al. regarding the impact on the quality of and expenditure on healthcare of reducing care that does not have added value for the patient. Reduction of this type of care alone is not sufficient to make the Dutch healthcare system sustainable. An overall agenda regarding promotion of health, preventive measures and integrated care is proposed. In addition, it is stated that not only the Royal Dutch Medical Association (KNMG) and scientific associations need to lead this process; patient societies should also play a role.

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