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Changes in Medical Regulations: Is the Reduction of Sick Days Real?

The reduction of sick days by eliminating phone consultations is a hope for lowering costs. But will this change really have an impact?

Changes in Medical Regulations: Is the Reduction of Sick Days Real?
Changes in Medical Regulations: Is the Reduction of Sick Days Real?

The government has decided to eliminate the possibility of issuing sick certificates via phone in order to reduce the number of sick days. However, this move has faced serious criticism from the medical community.

An Inadequate Approach to Prevention

The president of the General Practitioners Association has clearly stated that these changes have no relation to disease prevention and are merely a shift within the healthcare system. He emphasizes that this policy cannot contribute to improving public health and reducing costs associated with illness.

In fact, this decision may place more pressure on patients and doctors instead of reducing sick days. Are these changes truly beneficial for community health or just a superficial solution to reduce statistics?