Treatment of mental disorder in the primary care setting in the Netherlands in the light of the new reimbursement system: a challenge?

Introduction: Different professionals provide health care for mental disorder in the primary care setting. In view of the changing reimbursement system in the Netherlands, information is needed on their specific expertise. Method: This study attempts to describe this by literature study, by assessment of expert opinions, and by consulting Associations of the relevant professions. Results: There is no clear differentiation of expertise and tasks amongst these professionals in primary care. Notably, distinction between different psychotherapeutic treatment modes provided by psychologists is uncl... Mehr ...