Increasing waiting times and additional costs for patients in hospitals: “Perverse effect of Vandenbroucke's symbolic politics”

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Increasing waiting times and additional costs for patients in hospitals: “Perverse effect of Vandenbroucke's symbolic politics”

Member of Parliament Nawal Farih (cd&v) asked a question during question time in the House last Thursday about the additional charge for a quick appointment with the dermatologist. An important question, because it concerns the essential task of the government: public health. Anyone with skin problems must have a lot of patience or a lot of money, Farih fulminated. At the UZ Leuven, that means waiting six months, unless the patient pays a surcha…