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In the first of a series reporting on Belgium’s frontline workers, the Bulletin talks to some of the people braving the Covid-19 pandemic.
Family doctors have had it with writing out sick notes to excuse patients from work who have flu-like symptoms.
Face masks are rapidly becoming a focus in efforts to manage the coronavirus epidemic in Belgium.
The three doctors accused of murder in the euthanasia case in Ghent have been declared not guilty by the jury.
A system to anticipate the impact of high-cost medicines and help negotiate more affordable prices has been launched by Belgium in co-operation with eight other European countries.
General practitioners (médecin/ huisarts) are found in private practices or attached to clinics and hospitals. You can consult with whoever you choose.
Most practitioners of complementary medicine are qualified doctors or physiotherapists in the case of osteopaths and chiropractors.
Buying medicine from an out-of-hours pharmacy will no longer be more expensive from later this year - provided you have a doctor's prescription.
