Experts Call for More Effective Emergency Medical Services
Berlin, November 6, 2024 (hib) – Experts from the German Society for Emergency Medicine (DGNotfallmedizin) and the German Red Cross (DRK) have called for an improved emergency medical services system.
In a joint statement, the experts highlight the increasing number of emergency calls in recent years, as well as the aging population and the growing complexity of medical emergencies. They argue that the current system is no longer able to meet these demands effectively.
Key recommendations put forward by the experts include:
- Strengthening emergency medical call centers: Expanding call center capacities, improving training for emergency medical dispatchers, and implementing intelligent call routing systems.
- Optimizing ambulance deployment: Using data analysis to optimize ambulance deployment and reduce response times.
- Expanding mobile emergency units: Establishing mobile emergency units with advanced medical equipment and trained personnel to provide on-scene care.
- Improving inter-agency cooperation: Enhancing collaboration between emergency medical services, fire departments, and police to ensure a coordinated response.
- Promoting public education: Raising awareness among the public about emergency situations and the proper use of emergency medical services.
“The effectiveness of our emergency medical services is crucial for saving lives and improving the health of our population,” said Dr. Christian Schüttler, President of the DGNotfallmedizin. “We urgently need to implement these recommendations to ensure that everyone in Germany has access to high-quality emergency medical care.”
The experts also emphasize the need for additional funding and resources to support these improvements. They propose increasing government funding for emergency medical services, as well as exploring innovative funding models such as public-private partnerships.
“Emergency medical services are a vital part of our healthcare system, and they deserve the support they need to provide the best possible care,” said Dr. Peter Beer, President of the German Red Cross. “We hope that our recommendations will lead to concrete actions to improve the system and benefit patients.”
Experten befürworten effektivere Notfallversorgung
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