Doctors And Hospitals : Germany

In 1996 there were about 2 79,000 doctors in Germany. Medically, therefore, the Germans are among the best cared-for nations in the world. Fewer than half of the nation’s doctors are in private practice. The others work in hospitals or administration or are engaged in research. Nearly 610,000 beds are available in more than 2,300 hospitals. There are also some 1,370 preventive care or rehabilitation centers. In addition to the 863 public hospitals there are 845 hospitals maintained by private non-profit organizations, 3 73 private hospitals and 244 other hospital facilities (such as purely day or night clinics).