Taking a complaint to the Central Disciplinary Committee for the Healthcare Sector
Have you submitted a complaint to your healthcare provider? For instance about a delayed or incorrect diagnosis by your physician. If you cannot resolve the matter together, you can escalate your complaint to the Central Disciplinary Committee for the Healthcare Sector.
Last updated on 15 January 2025
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Filing a complaint with the Central Disciplinary Committee for the Healthcare Sector
The Central Disciplinary Committee for the Healthcare Sector handles complaints about healthcare professional. You can only file complaints (in Dutch) against care professionals who fall under disciplinary law. These professionals are listed in the BIG register for individual healthcare professionals.
Support from a disciplinary complaints officer
Are you unsure if the Central Disciplinary Committee for the Healthcare Sector is the right place for your complaint? Or do you need assistance formulating your complaint? A disciplinary complaints officer can provide guidance and advice (in Dutch).
Filing a complaint with a dispute settlement authority
You also have the option to submit a complaint about a physician or healthcare institution to a dispute settlement authority.
National Healthcare Report Centre: assistance and advice with complaints
Would you like to learn more about the options for resolving your complaint? Please contact the National Healthcare Report Centre (Landelijk Meldpunt Zorg, LMZ) (in Dutch). They can answer your questions and provide practical advice.
Laws and regulations (in Dutch)
Wet op de beroepen in de individuele gezondheidszorg, artikel 65