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How much screen time is appropriate for children?
A new guideline, which was developed with the participation of the University of Witten/Herdecke, provides tips for optimal use of screen media in everyday life.
25.09.2023
Gesundheitspolitik
Rhineland-Palatinate is planning to introduce a rural pediatrician quota
Für die Sicherstellung der ambulanten ärztlichen Versorgung ist die Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Rheinland-Pfalz (KV) zuständig. Gleichzeitig möchte die Landesregierung bessere Rahmenbedingungen schaffen und arbeitet an der Einführung einer Landkinderarzt-Quote nach dem Vorbild der ...
25.09.2023
Indikationen
KBV calls for flu vaccinations
Die Kassenärztliche Bundesvereinigung (KBV) ruft zur Grippeschutzimpfung auf. Insbesondere ältere, chronisch kranke und immungeschwächte Menschen sollten sich impfen lassen. „Die Impfung bietet den besten und gleichzeitig einfachsten Schutz vor der saisonalen Influenza“, sagte Dr. Stephan ...
25.09.2023
Gesundheitspolitik
Beginning of the infection and vaccination season in practices: “The supply crisis has long been there, but where is the politics?”
In seiner Pressekonferenz am 20. September anlässlich des Hausärztinnen- und Hausärztetages schlägt der Hausärztinnen- und Hausärzteverband Alarm und warnt vor Lücken in der Versorgung, die künftig nicht mehr geschlossen werden könnten. Dr. Markus Beier, Bundesvorsitzender des ...
25.09.2023
New campaign “Organ and tissue donation. Also there?”
BZgA and the Federal Government's patient representative, together with the actors Klaus J. Behrendt and Dietmar Bär, are calling for participation in the joint task of organ and tissue donation.
25.09.2023
Supply management
Involvement of pharmacies is necessary for the best possible care.
ADEXA generally welcomes the strengthening of healthcare in particularly disadvantaged communities and neighborhoods. At the same time, the pharmacists' union regrets that the current draft legislation from the Federal Ministry of Health completely excludes pharmaceutical services and pharmacies...
25.09.2023
Three-quarters of pharmacies do not want to forgo OTC sales representative visits.
According to the results of the Bonsai OTC Pharmacy Sales Representative Rating 2023, sales representative visits are important or very important to almost three-quarters of pharmacists (76 percent). So far, so good. However, the individual analyses of the manufacturers reveal significant differences – especially….
25.09.2023
Indikationen
Sports therapy for mild and moderate depression - Innovation Committee recommends transfer into standard care
Patients with mild to moderate depression will soon have another treatment option available. The Innovation Committee of the Federal Joint Committee (G-BA) has recommended that, as an alternative to psychotherapy alone, a...
21.09.2023
Supply management
Hospital reform in Germany – a balancing act between quality and coverage
According to vascular medicine experts, the planned centralization, establishment of specialized centers, and increased outpatient care within the framework of the proposed hospital reform are sensible and absolutely necessary. However, before the reforms take effect, questions of financing, particularly in aftercare, must be addressed...