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The basis of the Dutch obstetric system: risk selection

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European Clinics in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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The Dutch obstetric system is based upon risk selection and risk management. The level of care is matched to the level of risk. Low-risk patients are assigned to primary care and the others to secondary care. As risk factors can arise during the course of pregnancy, delivery, and puerperium, this is a dynamic process. The organization is described and an overview of various Dutch studies of this system and the changes of referral rates in the course of time are given.

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  1. Medical Centre Alkmaar, Alkmaar, The Netherlands

    Joke M. J. Bais

  2. Academical Medical Centre Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    Maria Pel

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Bais, J.M.J., Pel, M. The basis of the Dutch obstetric system: risk selection. Eur Clinics Obstet Gynaecol 2, 209–212 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11296-006-0053-6

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