Dutch Healthcare System
The separation between curative and work-focused care is intended to protect objectivity and impartiality. The Gatekeeper Improvement Act limits curative care professionals' role in return-to-work processes. The structural separation can r…
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The separation between curative and work-focused care is intended to protect objectivity and impartiality. The Gatekeeper Improvement Act limits curative care professionals' role in return-to-work processes. The structural separation can reduce conflicts of interest but also creates silos and communication gaps. The Dutch system strictly separates treatment from assessment. Work-focused professionals assess work capacity, guide return to work, support work ability, and advise on workplace adjustments.