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In The Netherlands imbalances are estimated through a number of indicators, such as vacancies/ unemployment among specialists, waiting time before consultation/ treatment for the population, proportional number of vacancies still open after 3 months etc.
All three usable parameters point in the same direction. The percentage of vacancies is in the lower part of normal margins.
The number of locums is measured through a census method by structural surveys.
The distribution of practicing general practitioners is also measured through a census method, as is the number of immigrants.
There are a number of (measurable) indicators for imbalances between demand and supply in use in The Netherlands:
- Trends in the vacancies monitor;
- Trends in the number of locums;
- Geographical distribution of general practitioners;
- Trends in immigration of general practitioners from other countries.
Good practice: Assessment and estimation of the current imbalances: for general practitioners in Dutch planning system
Expert: Victor Slenter | Medical specialist Society & Health | CEO | Areas of special interest: Specialists for the Mentally Disabled/ Medical Graduates/ Public Health Officers
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