Netherlands: Patients Wait Years for Mental Healthcare
The Dutch state is being sued for long waiting lists in mental healthcare. The organization Recht op ggz is leading the legal action. This is the first time the state has been held liable for these delays.
A Dutch foundation is taking legal action against the government because of very long waits for psychiatric care. Patients are waiting months or years for appointments. Fifty-six thousand people with complex mental health issues are experiencing unacceptable delays. The legal action highlights the difficulty people have accessing mental healthcare services. The podcast ‘De Dag’ is discussing the impact of these long waits on patients.
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Highlights
State Held Liable
The Dutch state is being sued for long waiting lists in mental healthcare.
Patients Waiting Years
Dutch patients wait months or years for mental health appointments.
Legal Action Launched
Patients, caregivers, and former patients are taking legal action.
56,000 People Affected
56,000 people with complex issues are experiencing delays.
Access Concerns Raised
The lawsuit highlights concerns about access to mental healthcare.