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[The WKKGZ, a new act with far-reaching consequences for physicians]
1Universiteit Leiden, Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid, dep. Publiekrecht, Leiden.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|January 7, 2016
Summary
The Dutch Act on Quality, Complaints and Disputes in Health care (WKKGZ) increases administrative burdens for physicians. It shifts complaint handling to binding dispute authorities, impacting patient claims and physician legal standing.
Area of Science:
- Health Law
- Medical Administration
Background:
- The Act on Quality, Complaints and Disputes in Health care (WKKGZ) was enacted in the Netherlands on January 1, 2016.
- This legislation introduces significant changes affecting healthcare providers, particularly physicians.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the implications of the WKKGZ on physicians in the Netherlands.
- To assess the impact of new quality provisions and complaint handling mechanisms.
Main Methods:
- Review of the WKKGZ provisions related to quality and complaints.
- Analysis of the administrative and legal changes for physicians and healthcare providers.
Main Results:
- The WKKGZ is expected to substantially increase the administrative workload for physicians.
- The Act mandates a transition from independent complaints committees to dispute settlement authorities with binding decision-making power.
- These authorities can award damages for patient claims, altering the landscape of healthcare disputes.
Conclusions:
- The WKKGZ introduces significant administrative and procedural changes for Dutch physicians.
- The new dispute resolution system and its potential for damages require careful consideration.
- The legal position of physicians under the new act requires further examination and potential refinement to ensure a balanced regulatory framework.