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Wet geneeskundige behandelingsovereenkomst (Act on Medical Treatment Agreement)

Author
Government of the Netherlands
WHO MiNDbank Collection
Country Resources
Resource Type
General Health Legislation
Country/Region
Netherlands
Date Published
17 November 1991
Document Type
Legislation/regulation
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De Wet op de geneeskundige behandelingsovereenkomst (WGBO) beschrijft de rechten en plichten van cliënten in de zorg. De wet is bedoeld om de positie te versterken van patiënten die medische zorg nodig hebben.

The Law on Medical Treatment Agreement describes the rights and obligations of clients in care. The law is intended to strengthen the position of patients who are in need medical care.

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