Number of ‘000 doctors’ increased by almost 50% in two years: what risk do I run as a patient?

A growing number of ‘000 doctors’ is active in Flanders. These are doctors with a diploma of basic medicine, without recognition as a general practitioner or specialist. Yet they can open a cabinet. This raises many questions about the quality of care and the possible impact on you as a patient. Who are these doctors? How many are they? What can they and cannot do? HLN sought it out in 6 questions.

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