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PhD defence S.R. Lips 14 April 2026 13:45 - 15:15

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Good care, limited collaboration: study reveals bottlenecks in Dutch maternity care

Dutch maternity care is among the best in the world and is generally rated positively. However, collaboration between healthcare providers can be improved. This is evident from a study by maternity care researcher Sarah Lips, which shows that poor coordination and structural barriers are putting pressure on the quality and equality of care.
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Programme

PhD defence by S.R. Lips

PhD Faculty of Sciences

Supervisors:

  • prof.dr. J.E.W. Broerse
  • prof.dr. A. de Jonge
  • dr. T.J. Schuitmaker-Warnaar
  • dr. P. Verdonk

The PhD defence can be followed online as well

About PhD defence S.R. Lips

Starting date

  • 14 April 2026

Time

  • 13:45 - 15:15

Location

  • Auditorium, Main building
  • (1st floor)

Address

  • De Boelelaan 1105
  • 1081 HV Amsterdam

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