Overview
- The Bertelsmann-Stiftung analysis models average GP time savings of about 65% through systematic delegation of routine work.
- Tasks identified for trained assistants include ultrasound, chronic-disease check-ups, wound care, vaccinations, infusions, recurring tests, and routine home-visit duties.
- Modeling suggests roughly 12,000 specially trained practice assistants could cover the forecast gap of 8,200 unfilled GP positions in 2030, with many candidates already in the system.
- Representative surveys of 3,687 GPs and 1,501 adults show broad support for stronger task-sharing, with reluctance on acute home visits and medication dosing.
- Pilot practices in Papenburg and Baiersbronn report patient satisfaction near GP levels for delegated services, though broader rollout would need clear rules on liability and financing and is supported by examples from Canada and Finland.