Referrals from general practice to consultants in Germany: If the GP is the initiator, patients' experiences are more positive

@babs_aka_w Germany charges patients more if a GP doesn't refer - *because* it leads to higher costs. So the lack of an NHS is key to the self-referral model. And it leads to worse outcomes and lower satisfaction. Higher costs and worse outcomes? Great i

@drvyom "how vital this is to ensure a just medical system". What evidence do you have for that statement? The German health care system allows self referral to a specialist https://t.co/zbxmSgXxWL so is that an unjust system?

@drmiketodorovic @drvyom And of course, as a doctor, you have evidence for that statement, don't you? Have a look at the German health care system. That that allows self referral to a specialist - https://t.co/zbxmSgXxWL