What is pain management?
The specialism of pain management consists of a variety of treatments to alleviate or eliminate pain. Everyone has experienced pain at some point. And yet sometimes pain can exacerbate in such a way that it severely diminishes quality of life: even general activities become painful, from exercising to lifting lightweight objects. When such complaints last more than six weeks, we speak of chronic pain.
Pain management in a nutshell
- Interventional pain anaesthesiologists work intensively to alleviate or eliminate pain.
- At DC Klinieken we offer an innovative treatment trajectory: integral pain management.
- Every patient is treated by a pain consultant as well as a psychologist.
Waiting lists
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DC Klinieken Alkmaar
16 days
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DC Klinieken Almere
21 days
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DC Klinieken Breda
15 days
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DC Klinieken Dokkum
10 days
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DC Klinieken Groningen
9 days
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DC Klinieken Lairesse
13 days
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DC Klinieken Maastricht
7 days
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DC Klinieken Roermond
1 day
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DC Klinieken Rotterdam
17 days
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DC Klinieken Schiedam
16 days
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DC Klinieken Voorschoten
13 days
Pain management at DC Klinieken
At DC Klinieken we offer an innovative treatment trajectory: integral pain management. This means that, in addition to physical causes, we also examine psychological causes (known as stressors). Patients are treated not only by an interventional pain anaesthesiologist, but also by a pain consultant and a psychologist. This is unique in the Netherlands and has produced demonstrable results.
Locations
- Keesomstraat 12a
- 1821 BS Alkmaar
- 088 0100 900
- Louis Armstrongweg 28
- 1311 RK Almere
- 088 0100 900
- Hoge Mosten 50-62
- 4822 NH Breda
- 088 0100 900
- Birdaarderstraatweg 70
- 9101 DC Dokkum
- 088 0100 900
- Geulstraat 37
- 9725 CH Groningen
- 088 0100 900
- Valeriusplein 11
- 1075 BG Amsterdam
- 088 0100 900
- Brouwersweg 100
- 6216 EG Maastricht
- 088 0100 900
- Zwartbroekpoort 3
- 6041 LS Roermond
- 088 0100 900
- Vasteland 10
- 3011 BL Rotterdam
- 088 0100 900
- Laan van Bol Es 3
- 3122 AE Schiedam
- 088 0100 900
- Krimkade 20
- 2251 KA Voorschoten
- 088 0100 900
Insurance coverage
Pain management at DC Klinieken falls under basic insurance, which means that it is fully covered by your health insurer if you have a referral from your GP or specialist. Do not forget to take your deductible into account.
Important: If you are insured with Menzis, a few exceptions apply. Please contact our administration for details.
Practical information
Referral
You will need a referral to make an appointment for pain management.
Making an appointment
Do you want to make an appointment for pain management? You can do this via the website or by telephone. Important: you will first need a referral from your GP or specialist.
You can call us at the following times:
Day | From | Till |
Monday | 8:00h | 20:00h |
Tuesday | 8:00h | 20:00h |
Wednesday | 8:00h | 20:00h |
Thursday | 8:00h | 20:00h |
Friday | 8:00h | 18:00h |
Saturday | 9:00h | 13:00h |
Sunday | Closed | Closed |
Do you have to cancel unexpectedly? You must cancel your appointment no later than 24 hours in advance. If you miss the appointment or cancel too late, you will be charged.
FAQ
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Do I need a referral from my general practitioner?
You will need a referral from your GP or attending physician for all treatments within the basic insurance before you can make an appointment with us. This referral is required in order for the costs to be reimbursed by your healthcare insurer. Under the tab ‘Practical information’ (Praktische informatie) on each examination page you can check whether you will need a referral.
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What does ‘compulsory excess’ mean for my situation?
Do you choose a treatment with us that is covered by the basic insurance? In that case there is a compulsory excess. In 2020 you will have a standard excess of €385 if you are 18 years of age or older. You have to settle this amount with your health insurer. All healthcare institutions have a compulsory excess; this does not only apply to DC Klinieken.
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What happens if DC Klinieken does not have a contract with my healthcare insurer?
We have contracts with all health care insurers, but not all health care has been contracted. In most cases your health care will still be reimbursed. We do work with a ‘compensation scheme’. What does that mean? You submit our invoice to your healthcare insurer. You will then only pay us the amount that you get reimbursed.
You may also choose to sign an authorisation (‘deed of assignment’). With this authorisation we will take care of the financial aspects. We will then submit the invoice to your health care insurer and they will pay us.
An MRI scan is not covered by the compensation scheme. We have made specific arrangements with the health care insurers for MRI scans.
Are you insured with Menzis and attending the DC Klinieken for pain relief? In that case, this care is not covered by the compensation scheme. Depending on your policy, Menzis reimburses 60% to 80% of the current market rates. You will have to pay the difference yourself. Menzis stipulates the rate. Please contact Menzis for more information regarding these rates.
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What happens in case my treatment is not reimbursed?
In some cases you will have to (partially) pay the costs for a treatment yourself. This depends on your healthcare insurer and your policy. Please see the costs of your treatment on the page Overview of rates.
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Where can I find more information?
Do you still have questions about the costs of care in DC Klinieken or reimbursements from your healthcare insurer? If so, please contact us by 088 0100 936 (accounts and collection department). We will be happy to help you.
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Which treatments have conditions attached?
Some care, such as plastic surgery, will be reimbursed by your health insurer in case of a ‘medical indication’. This means that there has to be a medical necessity to undergo this treatment. Are you unsure whether this applies to your situation? Please read your healthcare insurance policy or contact us.
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Will my treatment at the DC Klinieken be reimbursed?
DC Klinieken has contracts with all healthcare insurers for 2020. This means that all treatments within the basic insurance will be reimbursed. However, do bear in mind your excess. There are also treatments that might be reimbursed by your supplementary insurance. Read your supplementary policy to find out whether this is the case.
Your appointment
You can also make an appointment by phone. Please call our Service- and Information Center via 088 0100 900.