Medical matters

Children and/or legally incapacitated patients

Where children and/or legally incapacitated patients are concerned, a legal representative’s signature is usually required to grant permission to request medical data. Since it is impossible for us to know which rules apply in the country from which we need to retrieve your medical data, we have included on the consent form an option for a legal representative such as a parent, guardian, or a mentor/trustee to co-sign or sign the form.

Chicken pox

Does your child have an appointment at Radboudumc? Patients with reduced immunity can become infected with chickenpox and become seriously ill as a result.
Please contact the department where you have an appointment as soon as possible if your child:

currently has or has recently had chicken pox

has been in contact with children with chicken pox

has been in an environment where chicken pox is prevalent

Will you help prevent the spread of viruses at Radboudumc?

If you have flu or cold symptoms, we ask you to wear a face mask during your visit to Radboudumc. It does not matter whether these symptoms are the result of COVID-19 or not. What is a simple cold for one person may result in a potentially serious illness for another. You can find face mask dispensers at the entrances to our buildings. Thank you!

Patient care International patients

Welcome to Radboudumc

Our mission is: to have a significant impact on health and healthcare.

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Welcome to Radboudumc

Welcome to Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc).

Our mission is: to have a significant impact on health and healthcare. This requires that we innovate and pioneer in a person-centered way, by working together in our networks, and by entering into strategic partnerships.

We focus mainly on prevention, meaningful care, sustainability, data-driven, and artificial intelligence, discovering molecular mechanisms of diseases and new treatments as well as training the professionals of tomorrow.

We are Radboudumc. Read more about who we are and what we stand for.

How does it work? steps to be taken

What do you need to do to receive healthcare at Radboudumc as an international patient?

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How does it work? steps to be taken

You or your healthcare provider can submit an application for medical healthcare from Radboudumc.
- Please complete our application form
Once we receive your application, we first send it to the relevant medical department for assessment.
Once your application has been assessed, we will let you know whether you can come in for treatment, or whether we are unable to meet your healthcare needs.
Depending on your application, we may require additional information from you, such as personal and/or medical data. We will let you know whether that is the case.
Once your application has been approved, our Finances Department (Costs of Care) will contact you concerning the financial documents required in your situation.
- Read more information on our page Financial Matters
Prior to your appointment and/or treatment, we will ask you to prove in advance that the healthcare expenses to be incurred can be paid. This can be done through your health insurance or by means of a letter of guarantee or advance payment.
Once your application for healthcare from Radboudumc has been approved and if the necessary financial requirements are met, an appointment will be scheduled. You will receive an appointment confirmation by email and/or post.
What should you bring along?
- Your identification (ID): a valid passport or a valid ID card from an EU/EEA country.
- An overview of the medicines you are currently taking.
- The confirmation of your appointment (appointment letter). You can use the bar code on this letter to register at the registration columns at the main entrance.
During your first appointment (online or in person) at Radboudumc, you are required to identify yourself. Identification is mandatory for anyone receiving medical healthcare in the Netherlands, including children.
You can identify yourself with any legally valid form of identification: a valid passport or a valid ID card from an EU/EEA country. You will receive further notice about this.
Following your treatment, examination or admission, we will ensure that you receive proper aftercare. We usually do not provide this aftercare ourselves, but rather delegate it to your physician in your home country or to other healthcare providers involved.
The right way to organize aftercare is a medical decision that differs from case to case.

Radboudumc areas of expertise

Radboudumc provides specialized academic expertise and medical care.

A center of expertise is a center where specialized knowledge and expertise are brought together and shared with parties outside the organization.

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Our centers of expertise for rare diseases (ECZA), which are affiliated with the European Reference Networks (ERNs).

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Dutch overview of all the medical departments of Radboudumc. Use the translation-button to access the information on the pages.

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Contact Radboudumc International Patient Office

Radboudumc International Patient Office

We aim to enhance accessibility for patients coming from abroad.

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Radboudumc International Patient Office

Radboudumc International Patient Office is dedicated to assisting patients from abroad and their healthcare providers by facilitating access to Radboudumc in the Netherlands. We offer support to help you navigate the Dutch healthcare system before, during, and after your stay. We focus especially on patients who do not have Dutch healthcare insurance and non-Dutch speakers. Our team is here to assist you and your family throughout your visit or stay at Radboudumc.