There is a lot of resistance among general practitioners to the new agreements about the future of healthcare. The National Association of General Practitioners (LHV) has held a poll among its members about the Integrated Care Agreement. “The mood is negative,” said a spokesperson for the association after reporting by the NOS. The outcome will be submitted to the members’ meeting, which will decide on Monday whether the LHV agrees to the agreement.
The NOS says it has the results in its hands. These are shared via social media and the LHV confirms their authenticity. About 3000 general practitioners have completed the survey, a quarter of the invitees, and they give the agreement an average of 4.6 as a final mark.
GPs believe, among other things, that the promise to have more time for the patient has not been properly arranged. Municipalities would also not do enough for housing and appropriate rates.
The care agreement was previously rejected by MIND, an interest group that stands up for patients in mental health care and their loved ones. Other parties have approved the plans. This applies, for example, to the Dutch GGZ, the association of organizations that provide mental health care. The hospitals have also agreed, via the Dutch Association of Hospitals (NVZ) and the Dutch Federation of University Medical Centers (NFU). The Netherlands Patient Federation has also given the green light.