There is currently a shortage of 43,000 people. If we don’t act, that shortage will rise to 190,000 employees in 10 years.

Time is scarce for both healthcare providers and patients, and people with limited health literacy expend even more time and care.

The annual additional healthcare costs in the Netherlands due to the healthcare consumption of patients with limited health literacy has been calculated at as much as €300 million.

Patients have less anxiety and more confidence.

Patients are more compliant, have fewer regrets, know what to expect and can give their well-considered and informed consent.

Patients visit the outpatient clinic less frequently.