Tag #Emergency Room Overload

What is the immediate impact of the general practitioner shortage in Leeuwarden on the city's healthcare system?

In Leeuwarden, Netherlands, a shortage of 10,780 primary care physicians has resulted in an overflow of patients at the Frisius Medical Center's emergency room. Many patients, lacking access to a general practitioner, are self-referring to the emergency room, creating a strain on resources. This situation is further exacerbated by an aging population requiring more care.