Emergency practices in danger: Medical deficiency threatens health care in the Zollernalbkreis

Emergency practices in danger: Medical deficiency threatens health care in the Zollernalbkreis

Albstadt, Deutschland - The Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians is planning to close the emergency practice in Albstadt, which means longer travel times and less medical care on weekends for patients. The decision is based on the acute lack of personnel after the Federal Social Court prohibited the use of "pool doctors". These freelance doctors were previously used in emergencies, now the remaining doctors have to spread over and fewer shoulders. Instead of several practices, there could soon be only an emergency practice in the entire Zollernalb district, which imposes additional pressure on the already heavily burdened doctors.

Ullrich Mohr, Chairman of the district medical profession, indicates the shortage of doctors, which is particularly noticeable in rural areas. The Situation is intensified by the aging of the practicing doctors and the lack of interest from young doctors in taking on practices. The central clinic, which is being planned, could continue to change emergency care, since there will probably only be a central emergency practice in a circle. The further perspectives for the patients and the medical supplies remain uncertain, while the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians can only manage the challenges instead of offering an active solution. For more information on this topic, See the current one Reporting at www.schwaebische.de .