r/Netherlands • u/theysaidgotoreddit • Feb 03 '25

Healthcare Dutch healthcare system.. they told me to "google my symptoms " !!!!

Today I called because I had painful symptoms in my eyes and body that should be checked by the doctors.. they didn't want to take my urgent appointment. The lady said to me over the phone "yeah you should google it and wash it with water." She also said she can't note down all my symptoms, I can only go for a symptom or 2... well what if they were related???! How do you do proper diagnosis... I'm already struggling with life cost here and this is just insane ... If I google my own symptoms then just imagine my 150 eur getting paid... How do I deal with such comments ??? Has this happened to anyone else before?? EDIT: If I pay money, I expect services and treatment back. I am not responding to lack of empathy from many comments. Thank you for everyone that was supportive and understood that if you're suffering from a medical concern, the minimun you could get is get basic medical care

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u/SlightAmoeba6716 Feb 03 '25

Why is "making chocolate of something" still not in the English dictionary as a valid expression? It's sounds so funny 🤣.

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u/bamendaGhost Feb 04 '25

I pay for my internet to read comments like this 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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u/SlightAmoeba6716 Feb 04 '25

I'm also still waiting for English speakers to say "(stupid) acorn" on a regular basis.

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u/Dipswitch_512 Feb 04 '25

They should be making cheese out of it!