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The Family Doctors Conference in Berlin, which concluded last Friday, saw key figures in German healthcare discuss current topics and the implications of the demographic wave on family practices. The conference was opened by an individual named Beier, who highlighted the increasing need for primary care as people age, develop chronic illnesses, and require more medication coordination and doctor's appointments. Nicola Buhlinger-Goepfarth, the chair of the Association of Family Doctors, called for the targeted strengthening of the primary care principle. She emphasized the importance of the established primary care model, stating that it has been proven to reduce medical complications, increase vaccinations, and decrease hospitalizations, particularly for older, chronically ill people. In their coalition agreement, the current government, consisting of the Union (CDU/CSU) and SPD, calls for the introduction of a binding primary care system (Primärversorgungssystem). This system, if implemented, would require most specialist visits to be referred by a general practitioner (GP) or pediatrician, with some exceptions such as ophthalmology and gynecology. However, Federal Minister of Health Nina Warken (CDU) stated that a system where patients first visit a family or pediatric practice cannot be introduced overnight. She also expressed concerns about the lack of control in the system, which should be addressed, among other things, by the primary care system. Ensuring structures are in place is crucial to prevent family doctors from becoming a bottleneck, Warken added. One of the contentious issues during the conference was the proposal by CDU health politician Hendrik Streeck for a patient co-payment for doctor visits. This proposal received criticism from the SPD, Greens, Left Party, and trade unions. Eugen Brysch, board member of the German Foundation for Patient Protection, expressed concerns about the lack of family doctors, pharmacies with medical offerings, and functional digitization. Warken also stated that if a specialist appointment cannot be arranged through the family or pediatric practice, patients should be able to consult a specialist ambulatory in a hospital. She stressed the need for more personal responsibility of patients in the healthcare system. Buhlinger-Goepfarth, in response to these concerns, reiterated the need for the primary care model and its benefits. She stated that if implemented correctly, the primary care system could alleviate some of the issues raised, such as the lack of control and potential bottlenecks in the system. In conclusion, the Family Doctors Conference in Berlin provided a platform for key figures in German healthcare to discuss and address current issues in health policy, with a particular focus on the primary care system and its potential benefits and challenges. The implementation of the primary care system remains a notable reform that needs to be designed intelligently, practically, and adapted to care realities in cooperation with the medical profession.
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