General Practitioner Workforce Shortage

Germany had more than 4,800 vacant GP workplaces in 2023. One-third of German GPs are expected to retire within the next decade. Many OECD countries face a persistent and worsening shortage of general practitioners. An aging physician work…

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Germany had more than 4,800 vacant GP workplaces in 2023. One-third of German GPs are expected to retire within the next decade. Many OECD countries face a persistent and worsening shortage of general practitioners. An aging physician workforce is presented as a sign of impending workforce problems. General practice is described as central to primary healthcare and chronic disease management.