Gesundheit: Bundestag beschließt Reform der Notfallversorgung
In den Notaufnahmen sollen künftig weniger Menschen ankommen, die dort nicht hinmüssen. Zudem entschärft der Bundestag das Kassen-Sparpaket an einigen Stellen.
The German Bundestag has approved a reform of the emergency healthcare system, aiming to ensure more precise and effective care for patients in critical situations. The legislation, supported by the coalition and the Green Party, establishes a framework for assessing the necessary assistance, whether it is medical or emergency, through a professional triage over the phone or in person, as explained by Health Minister Carsten Linnemann.
The emergency hotline numbers 112 and 116 117 will be integrated into this system. Depending on the urgency, patients will be directed to a doctor's office, an emergency department, or a hospital clinic, with or without the involvement of rescue services. The Bundesrat still needs to give its approval. A final debate is scheduled for the Land Chamber on November 20.
Central to this reform are integrated emergency centers linked to clinics, where patients will be guided based on the initial assessment to the appropriate facility, be it an emergency department or an emergency room. Linnemann emphasized that this pathway will ensure patients reach the correct destination.
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