What are my rights as a patient during my stay in the Netherlands?

Insurance companies in the Netherlands are obliged to accept anyone who applies for a basic health insurance policy, regardless of age, gender, nationality or medical history. Professionals in all medical fields, including doctors, chemists and dentists, are legally bound to guarantee confidentiality. They cannot share private information about you with your spouse, dependents or employer without your express consent. Moreover, you are entitled by law to view your medical records.