NetherlandsGezondheid en gezondheidszorg 18 · Health and healthcare

Linda has had pain in her knee for months. She wants to see a specialist in the hospital. What does she usually need?

In the exam (Dutch)

Linda heeft al maanden pijn in haar knie. Ze wil naar een specialist in het ziekenhuis. Wat heeft ze meestal nodig?

  1. aA referral from the GP.Een verwijzing van de huisarts.Correct answer
  2. bA prescription from the pharmacy.Een recept van de apotheek.
  3. cA letter from the municipality.Een brief van de gemeente.

Why?

To see a specialist you usually need a referral (verwijzing) from your GP (huisarts). Without a referral, the insurance often does not pay.

Translated with AI. In the exam the question is in Dutch, as shown above.

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Source

Our own practice questions, based on the official end terms (eindtermen) of the Knowledge of Dutch Society exam (Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij, Annex 2 to the Regeling inburgering 2021). They are not the real exam questions, which are secret, and we use none of DUO’s practice exam questions. The English translation and the explanations were made with the help of AI; the exam itself is taken in Dutch. We are not affiliated with DUO or the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment.

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