Shortage of pediatricians varies by region
Published: Monday, Aug 5th 2024, 01:50
العودة إلى البث المباشر
According to the professional association, the shortage of pediatricians in Switzerland varies greatly from region to region. Without GPs, children in rural regions could no longer be adequately cared for, said the association president.
Due to a lack of data, it is difficult to quantify the shortage across Switzerland, said Marc Sidler, President of the Professional Association of Pediatricians, in an interview with Tamedia published on Monday. It is estimated that there is a shortage of several hundred pediatricians.
How many children are cared for by GPs is not recorded. It is also difficult to find a successor in pediatrics. This is also linked to the desire of young doctors to work part-time, said Sidler.
The association is hoping for more support "on the front line" from the federal government. "You tend to get the impression that obstacles are constantly being put in your way," said Sidler with regard to bureaucracy. The time spent on this is missed by patients.
©كيستون/إسدا
Arabic 
English 
German 
French 
Spanish