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Denmark anticipates an increase in the number of doctors in the health system

Denmark's healthcare system is set to see a significant rise in the number of doctors, addressing the current shortage and ensuring better access to healthcare. The Danish Health Authority predicts a 60% increase in doctors by 2045, with an additional 17,305 physicians expected in the near future. This boost in medical staff numbers aims to tackle the lack of physicians, particularly in rural areas, and meet the growing demand for healthcare services driven by an aging population.

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 A Monday report that emerged from the Danish health authority advocates a rise in the nation’s medical staff numbers. 

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The government-run healthcare service has been grieving from a shortage of nurses and there are also limited General Practitioners in the GP clinics. The outcome is that patients don’t get to have a lasting family physician. 

However, that is anticipated to change as a result of rising medical programme uptake in universities. By 2045, the Danish Health Authority projects a 60% rise in the number of doctors. 

In terms of figures, that will be around 17,305 additional physicians compared to what is obtainable today. In 23 years time, that figure should grow to 45,500. Lack of physicians, particularly in rural areas is one of the major problems facing Denmark. 

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The combination of rising in severely ill persons and an aging population will necessitate more physicians, acording to Steen DalsgÃ¥rd Jespersen, the department head of the Danish Health Authority. 

“The prospect of having more specialists and physicians is exciting,” said Jespersen.

“When the population of physicians exceeds that of the population, we will have the capacity to properly care for the rising demand for health services in the years to come. An equitable sharing of medical staff among Denmark’s 5 regions is paramount,” he posited in reference to lack of physicians in remote areas. 

According to the Danish Health Authority, the projection depends on the “judgment and urgencies in years to come”.

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