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Dutch Healthcare: how to survive on paracetamol and prayer.

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Dutch Healthcare: how to survive on paracetamol and prayer. I once published the following MEME about the Dutch healthcare system. While a lot of expats agreed with it, some people vehemently denied that it bore any relevance to their experiences of the medical system in the Netherlands. Today, we have a guest blog post by an expat lady about her own experience with the … [Read more...] about Dutch Healthcare: how to survive on paracetamol and prayer.

Things Expats Need to Know about the Dutch Medical System

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The Dutch Medical System a guide for expats The Shallow Man's jolly little blog is often read by expats that have just moved to this denim-clad paradise known as the Netherlands. I was genuinely surprised to receive feedback from some, who felt that my blog wasn't positive enough about this glorious, tulip covered land. So I intend to rectify that, with a guide to something … [Read more...] about Things Expats Need to Know about the Dutch Medical System

Wearing Braces as an Adult the Pros and Cons

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Wearing braces as an Adult The Shallow Man is metrosexual and proud of it. I own enough male grooming products to start my own boutique and spend a lot of time coordinating my clothes to match properly. Therefore you can imagine my dismay one fateful day when following an appointment at my dentist when I was told that wearing braces would be necessary. My initial reaction was … [Read more...] about Wearing Braces as an Adult the Pros and Cons

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