Buurtzorg: the Dutch proximity health care revolution

According to Euronews, the Netherlands is pioneering a healthcare model called Buurtzorg that's reshaping how older people receive care at home. Unlike the traditional task-based approach—where nurses rush through prescribed medical steps—Buurtzorg's self-managed nurses take a holistic view. They handle everything from medical needs to social support, helping seniors maintain independence and dignity in their own homes. The model trusts nurses to exercise professional judgment and build genuine relationships with their patients, an approach that's attracting international attention as other countries grapple with aging populations and the rising costs of institutional care.

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