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[Surgery in the balance between humanity, ethics and economics].

E NagelM LauererD Henzler
Published in: Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift fur alle Gebiete der operativen Medizen (2022)
Superordinate regulatory framework conditions and their subsequent incentives must not conflict with the ethical principles of medical care, especially the primary orientation to patient welfare. Institutional and individual healthcare providers have a responsibility towards patients first and only secondarily for an economically appropriate spending of public resources. The provision of medical care for people must enable an adequate livelihood. Institutional maximization of profits is to be avoided, especially concerning financial investors. In the corona pandemic, economic disincentives are becoming apparent and necessitate readjustments. Possible recommendations for action are the empowerment of the medical profession and management to engage in a qualified exchange.
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