<p>The only person who I have ever known who had a medical emergency in Holland while on vacation (multiple fracture of the leg after being hit by a car), didn’t pay a cent. It was all covered by the Dutch national health service. That was back in the 1980’s so things may have changed. My personal concern would be that this bill could be something that the granddaughter is NOT responsible for at all, and that some scam artist is trying to squeeze money out of her family.</p>
<p>She should contact the Legal Counselor at the Dutch consulate closest to where she lives. That person will be able to advise her on how best to get the legal advice that she needs.</p>