Overview
- The Bundestag approved the measure with votes from the Union and SPD, the AfD opposed, and Greens and Left abstaining, and it does not require Bundesrat consent.
- Qualified nurses will be authorized to perform tasks previously reserved for physicians, including wound care, blood draws and diabetes follow-ups.
- In defined cases, a nursing assessment can replace an initial physician diagnosis, allowing certain treatments to proceed without prior medical sign-off.
- Documentation will be pared back, forms simplified and urgent care applications accelerated to free up time for direct patient care.
- Specific services and contractual details will be set by health self-administration with nursing associations, as the reform targets staffing gaps tied to demographic pressures.