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Münsingen On-Call Practice Shutdown Sparks Protests Over Emergency Care Access

Protests erupt as Münsingen's on-call practice closes. Locals and healthcare professionals worry about longer journeys and overloaded emergency services.

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Münsingen On-Call Practice Shutdown Sparks Protests Over Emergency Care Access

The on-call practice in Münsingen, a district of Reutlingen, has shut down, sparking concern among locals and healthcare professionals. The closure, effective from Monday, has been met with protests, with the Baden-Württemberg Young Socialists organizing a run against further emergency practice closures in Nagold and Albstadt. The KVBW, the regional association of statutory health insurance physicians, has deemed the Münsingen practice unnecessary and is aiming for patients to reach an emergency practice within 30 minutes by car, potentially affecting practices in Reutlingen and Ehingen.

Kurt Gasser, co-founder of the citizens' initiative advocating for the preservation of the on-call practice in Münsingen, has expressed dismay at the closure. The initiative fears longer journeys for patients and potential overloading of emergency services. Dr. Eberhard Rapp, a member of the local council (BI) and former responsible doctor at the practice, shares these concerns, warning of increased response times and strain on emergency services due to the closures.

The KVBW plans to close several on-call practices across the state by the end of October, raising alarm among healthcare advocates. The protest run organized by the Young Socialists highlights the growing concern among the public regarding the accessibility and availability of emergency healthcare services in the region.

The closure of the Münsingen on-call practice has raised serious questions about the accessibility and quality of emergency healthcare services in the region. With further closures planned by the end of October, healthcare professionals and locals alike are calling for a re-evaluation of the KVBW's strategy to ensure the maintenance of adequate emergency care standards.

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