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Germany abolishes it compulsory retirement age for doctors
Author(s)Annette Tuffs
Journal titleBritish Medical Journal, vol 338, no 7687, 17 January 2009
Pagespp 128-129
Sourcewww.bmj.com
KeywordsGeneral practitioners ; Retirement age ; Retirement policy ; Germany.
AnnotationBrief article reporting on a new law abolishing the compulsory retirement age of 68 for GPs and specialists in primary care in Germany from January 2009. The new law has been introduced because of a shortage of doctors in rural areas and small towns. By 2012, a shortfall of about 41000 doctors is expected. The German Medical Association (Bundesärztekammer) has welcomed the law. (KJ/RH).
Accession NumberCPA-090406212 A
ClassmarkQT6: G5A: G5: 767 *

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