Spahn writes letter of thanks to Doctors: “you are the first protection wall”

In the Corona-crisis, the Minister of health, Jens Spahn has written a letter of thanks to all the resident Doctors in the country. In the Letter, the FOCUS Online is, is a tribute to the Minister for the “extraordinary use” of the doctors – and promises further improvements.

“Already now it is possible to determine that no virus infection had in the last 100 years, similar health, social and economic consequences,” – said in the Friday Letter. The health system experience is a Central test of endurance. “As Physicians in private practices to form the first protective wall, the our health care system in the fight against the Virus is highly regarded,” writes Spahn (CDU) more.

The use of the Physicians in the practices make it possible in the first place, “to slow down the pandemic, so that we can be targeted to the vulnerable groups in the view. I know very well that you are daily forced to put personal matters behind, to find creative solutions for the everyday professional life, to come with the lack of Material and personnel in a clear and calm patients. Many thanks for this extraordinary commitment.“

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Protective equipment is to be delivered

At the same time Spahn was aware of the risk of their own infection or the employees is very high. The Ministry would, therefore, encourage the establishment of a special Corona-ambulances, a large shipment of protective equipment is in the delivery. In addition, Spahn out of a possible bureaucratic relief for doctor’s offices, and a balancing of the “disadvantages arising out of a Covid 19 limited practice operation”.

His letter Spahn ends with the sentence “In our country such a difficult situation, I ask for your trust and your Using”, as well as a hand in writing the added words: “Thank you!”

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