Thuisarts

Nederlands Huisartsen Genootschap (NHG)

About this app

Reliable health information
With the Thuisarts app, you always have reliable information about health and illness at your fingertips. The app quickly answers your questions. You'll see what you can do yourself and when you need to see a doctor. All information is based on official medical guidelines. Doctors in the Netherlands contribute to the content, so you can trust that the information is accurate. You'll read what you can do yourself and when you need to see a doctor. The information on Thuisarts is not intended as a replacement for contact or an appointment with your general practitioner or medical specialist.

What can you do with the app?
In the app, you'll find reliable information. You can ask questions about health and illness and receive clear explanations. The app also has several useful features.

* Save pages
Want to read something again later or discuss it with your doctor? Save the page in the app.

* Read aloud
Have the app read the text aloud. Handy when you're on the go or if reading is difficult for you.

* Available offline
You can also view the information without internet access. Once you're back online, the content will automatically refresh.

Your privacy is important.
Health information is personal. That's why we store as little data as possible. And we don't use third-party cookies. Saved pages and settings remain on your phone only.

Accessible to everyone
Just like thuisarts.nl, the app is accessible to many people. The language is simple, and you can have text read aloud. You can use the app in dark mode and adjust the font size.