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Paediatric Care in The Netherlands: State of Affairs, Challenges and Prospects
Danielle Jansen1,2, Károly Illy3,4
1Department of General Practice, The University Medical Center, University of Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Dutch pediatricians are updating their 2030 vision to address societal changes, ensuring accessible, high-quality pediatric care for all children. This requires collaboration among healthcare professionals and government support for implementation.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Policy
- Pediatrics
- Societal Trends
Background:
- Societal shifts in the Netherlands, including increased demand for care and a move towards prevention, impact pediatric services.
- These changes present risks and highlight areas for improvement in current pediatric care practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline pressing developments affecting Dutch pediatrics.
- To present a renewed vision for pediatric care in the Netherlands by 2030.
- To ensure accessible, high-quality, and timely pediatric care for all children.
Main Methods:
- This viewpoint analyzes current societal developments impacting pediatric care.
- It presents a renewed vision for Dutch pediatric care developed by pediatricians.
- The paper discusses the necessary adjustments for realizing this vision.
Main Results:
- Identified key societal developments influencing pediatric care.
- Developed a forward-looking vision for pediatric care aligned with societal changes.
- Highlighted the need for adaptation among pediatricians, trainees, and supporting professionals.
Conclusions:
- A proactive, updated vision is crucial for Dutch pediatric care to meet future demands.
- Successful implementation requires a collaborative effort involving healthcare professionals and governmental support.
- The renewed vision aims to secure a central role for children and pediatric care within the Dutch healthcare system.
Abstract:
There are many societal developments in The Netherlands, such as a rising and changing demand for care and support and a paradigm shift from curation to prevention, that currently-and in the near future-will have an impact on paediatric care. These developments both reveal potential risks in paediatric care and affect practices that require future improvement. In this viewpoint, we first present the most pressing developments for paediatrics, and we demonstrate why and how Dutch paediatricians have renewed their vision on paediatric care in order to cope with a changing society. It is a vision towards the year 2030 that gives children and paediatric care the right place in the Dutch healthcare landscape to guarantee accessible, high-quality, and effective care for every child at the right time. Realising this renewed vision requires however not only an adjustment from paediatricians and paediatricians in training, but also from professionals who work with them and from the Government that can facilitate or accelerate the implementation of the renewed vision in various ways.
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