Gesundheitsreform: Impfen ohne Arzt – Mehr Kompetenzen für Apotheken verärgern die Ärzteschaft
Seit diesem Sommer dürfen Apotheken mehr impfen, Blut abnehmen und in bestimmten Fällen verschreibungspflichtige Medikamente auch ohne Rezept abgeben. Mediziner warnen vor den Folgen.
In Berlin, the German government has introduced a law allowing pharmacists in pharmacies to provide a wider range of health services, including vaccines, without the need for a doctor's prescription. This move, known as the "Apothekenversorgung-Weiterentwicklungsgesetz" (ApoVWG), aims to address the shortage of doctors, with thousands of vacant family doctor positions and many nearing retirement.
Nina Warken, a former health minister, sees this as a response to the doctor shortage, stating that distributing responsibilities to more healthcare professionals is crucial for maintaining healthcare services. Pharmacists will now be able to offer vaccinations against various diseases, such as tetanus and FSME, in addition to flu and coronavirus vaccines.
They will require additional training and a dedicated treatment space, and will also be able to collect blood samples to test the effectiveness of certain medications.
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