Trier starts teleemergency doctor: Fast help for emergencies in Rhineland-Palatinate!

Trier starts teleemergency doctor: Fast help for emergencies in Rhineland-Palatinate!

In Rhineland-Palatinate, emergency care is being further strengthened through the use of teleemergency doctors. The opening of the second tele-emergency medical center in the country is planned for Wednesday, October 2, 2024, which will be built in Trier at the Hospital of the Brothers of Mercy. This measure aims to optimize medical care, especially in rural regions.

The teleemergency doctor is particularly available where the arrival of a traditional emergency doctor can take time. The innovative approach makes it possible for an emergency doctor to be connected to a rescue operation in a matter of seconds via a smartphone. A similar offer has been available in Ludwigshafen since last year, where the first teleemergency doctor center was successfully introduced.

Tele-emergency doctors are supposed to bridge the gap and provide advice

The teleemergency doctors specialize in providing support in moderate medical emergencies. You will be able to call on-site emergency paramedics for a telephone consultation, which can not only speed up treatment but also avoid unnecessary transport to clinics. The expertise of a teleemergency doctor is urgently needed, especially in cases of elevated blood pressure or when painkillers are needed.

According to the Rhineland-Palatinate Ministry of the Interior, this system serves as a supplementary measure to the existing emergency care. The aim is to shorten the waiting times until medical help arrives and to ensure optimal care on site.

Ebling describes experiences with teleemergency doctors as positive

Interior Minister Michael Ebling (SPD) will be present at the opening of the new location in Trier and plans to carry out a simulation of a tele-emergency doctor operation together with the Trier professional fire department. Ebling emphasizes that the experiences so far with the teleemergency doctor center in Ludwigshafen have been very positive. The pilot project, which began in July 2023, is intended to serve as a model for a nationwide offer.

The introduction of tele-emergency doctors is seen as a significant step in emergency care as it helps to increase both the quality of medical assistance and the efficiency of the emergency services. Near-instantaneous access to medical expertise will be invaluable in critical situations.

For more information about medical care in Rhineland-Palatinate and the role of teleemergency doctors, current reports are available www.tagesschau.de to find. This is an innovative approach that combines the latest technology with proven medical practices.