(GermanPolicy.com) – According to a draft paper leaked before the beginning of the soon-to-begin coalition negotiations, the SPD wants to turn hospitals into outpatient providers, thus diversifying the sovereignty of resident doctors. This way, gaps are to be closed and cooperation with general practitioners possible, as clinics work more closely with private practices in the field of emergency care. The desired effect is that care close to home can be maintained.

In addition, the recognition of qualifications of foreign nursing staff is to be accelerated and streamlined. A spokeswoman for the SPD emphasized that the paper is not an official party document.