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Thuisarts.nl provides reliable health care information and answers to many health-related questions. It is developed by general practitioners and is continuously updated with the latest medical insights. The information is written in plain language and contains no advertising. You can also check if and when it is necessary to visit your own GP with your health question.

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A GP will not issue medical statements. Issuing a medical certificate is not possible under the rules established by the KNMG, the professional organization for doctors. You can read more about this on the KNMG website.

For driving licence medical examinations, you can go to, among others: Goedkope Rijbewijskeuringen. Your own GP is not permitted to examine you.

For travel vaccinations and medical travel advice, you can contact GGD Groningen or Fred Lenting, general practitioner in Leek. For more information, see the website of Huisartsenpraktijk Poort van Leek.

You can request repeat prescriptions in three ways:

1. Via the patient portal or the Uwzorgonline app
2. Leave a message on the repeat prescription line (option 3 in our telephone menu)
3. Via your BENU pharmacy

On the contact page, you will find our address and the various ways to get in touch. Click the button below to go to the contact page.

Would you like to register as a new patient?

You can do so if you live in Tolbert or Boerakker and your current GP is located outside the Leek/Tolbert region.

A POH-GGZ works closely with the GPs in treating and supporting people with psychological and psychosocial complaints.

Sometimes you experience problems in your life that hinder your daily activities. Examples include:

Sadness, suspected depression
Anxiety and tension complaints
Loss and grief over a loved one
Relationship problems within the family or outside
Stress-related complaints due to changing life circumstances
Insomnia

During a conversation with the GP, you can discuss together whether or not the Mental Health Practice Nurse (POH-GGZ) should be involved. The POH-GGZ can conduct sessions with you directly or refer you to another form of care, such as Social Work, a Primary Care Psychologist, or a (specialist) Mental Health institution. Usually, five to eight sessions are sufficient to enable you to continue on your own strength again. The sessions last 40 minutes.

The consultations are part of GP care included in the basic package of your health insurance, so you won’t be charged for these sessions. Should you be referred to a mental health institution or psychologist, there are often costs associated with this (‘eigen risico’). Please check with your insurance what these costs are. The POH-GGZ can provide you with further explanation regarding this.