Two doctors return from retirement - Bingen breathes up!
Two doctors return from retirement - Bingen breathes up!
Bingen, Deutschland - Medical care in Bingen receives a thrust: the two experienced doctors Dr. Hans-Joachim Zotzmann and Dr. Margot Baar-Scherer return to the Medical Care Center (MVZ) Alb-Lauchert after retirement. As April 2023 in MVZ until the end of September 2023 work.
dr. Zotzmann and Dr. Baar-Scherer have decades of experience in general medicine. Dr. Baar-Scherer was already active as a family doctor in the region from 1977 to the end of 2016. Her return was not least due to the request of former patients who wanted a continuation of medical care. The previous family doctor had quit her post, which had led to confusion and a patient loss. Nevertheless, the MVZ is now optimistic about the future. Around 1,500 patients are treated there in the quarter, although medical care in the district remains tense, as well as "https://www.suedkurier.de/region/linzgau/kreis-sigmaringen/patienteorge-in-ist-ichern ;art372548.12304166"> Südkurier
takeover and outlook
The takeover of the MVZ by Dr. Zotzmann and Dr. Baar-Scherer takes place in coordination with the SRH Kliniken Landkreis Sigmaringen, which the MVZ has been operating for several years. The management is pleased with the continuation of the practice. This measure was necessary because, after layoffs in the team, the facility threatened to close the facility on April 17th. It remains emphasized that the patients do not have to search for a new family doctor because the transition has taken place smoothly.
In parallel to the return of the two doctors, the municipality of Bingen plans to build a new medical center on the lamb area, which is to be completed by the end of 2026. Dr. In this context, Zotzmann criticizes the lack of communication and support from Mayor Marco Potas, but both doctors want to hand over their practice to successors in one to three years. A young doctor has already expressed her interest.The shortage of doctors in rural areas
Despite the positive developments in the MVZ, the situation in Bingen reflects the general challenges of medical care in rural areas. Like Ärzteblatt is reported acute. While the number of general practitioners has risen slightly, the supply situation remains tense in many places.
The demographic challenges and the emigration of doctors from rural areas mean that health care is endangered. Klaus Reinhardt, President of the Federal Medical Association, points out that the differences in medical care between urban and rural areas are significant. There are hardly any specialists in many rural areas, and the health needs will continue to increase due to demographic change.
Overall, it can be said that Dr. Zotzmann and Dr. Baar-Scherer is a positive step to stabilize patient care in Bingen, while at the same time the more comprehensive challenges of medical care in rural areas may not be lost.
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