In Germany there is a threat of a shortage of junior general practitioners (GPs). One third of currently employed GPs are 60 years and older. Every year, 1700 GPs leave the profession, while only about 1350 new GP-specialist approvals are issued. The Advisory Council on the Assessment of Development…
Background: A shortage of medical personnel has been seen for several decades in at least two sectors of the healthcare system: primary care in remote areas as well as medical care in the state public health departments (Öffentliches Gesundheitswesen). Strategies to reduce these problems are being s…
Healthcare reforms and new legislations have a significant impact on patient care. New and more complex treatment designs and technologies are a great challenge for allied healthcare professionals. There is a growing demand for qualified allied healthcare professionals to increase productivity and t…
