When do you call?

Are you unsure whether your complaint is urgent? On this website you can determine within 1 minute whether you need to see a doctor.

Is your question not to be postponed until the next practice day of your GP? Then call the central number 088-00 30 600 of GP Emergency Stations Amsterdam.

We offer emergency care to patients who are registered with a general practitioner in the Amsterdam, Badhoevedorp, Lijnden, Diemen, Duivendrecht and Landsmeer region. Patients who are not registered, but are in this region and need emergency care, can also contact us.

Are you abroad? Please contact the 24/7 control room of SOS International via the number +31 02 651 5151.

What is emergency?
Urgent complaints are complaints that cannot wait until the next working day from your own GP. For example, increasing shortness of breath, paralysis symptoms, severe pain, a seriously ill child or an accident in the house. Or if you are so worried that you need medical advice.

You call and then?
You will have a well-trained and experienced triage nurse on the line. Preferably, the patient calls himself. Are you calling for someone else? Then make sure you have all patient data at hand.

Depending on your situation:
• You will receive medical advice by telephone
• You will get an appointment at the General Practitioner
• The GP comes to your home (when transport is medically irresponsible)

Are you dealing with a life-threatening situation? Press ‘1’ on your phone. You will then be helped with priority.

What does the General Practitioner need to know about you?
The triage nurse asks, among other things, about:
• Your date of birth, name, zip code and house number
• Your phone number
• The name of your GP
• Your health insurance number
• Description of your complaint(s)
• Your medical history (major conditions and allergies)
• Your medication use

Sometimes it is necessary for a healthcare provider to be able to view your medical data. This is only possible if you have given permission for this.
Want to know how this works? Read more about sharing medical data.

Are you going to the General Practitioner? Then bring a valid proof of identity.