Danish family doctors get new agreement for longer patient visits
A new agreement between general practitioners and regions will give doctors more time for complex patient needs starting January 1.
2026年10月29日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /Visiting your family doctor in Denmark will soon become easier.
General practitioners and Danish regions have signed a new agreement.
It lets doctors spend more time with each patient.
The new rules help patients who have several health problems.
Doctors can address multiple issues in one single visit.
This makes care more flexible for everyone.
The agreement introduces a new fee structure for doctors.
Basic pay will now depend on patient numbers and illness severity.
Jørgen Skadborg heads the general practitioners' organization PLO.
He called this a very good deal.
These changes start on January 1.
They are part of the new national healthcare reform.
The Danish public broadcaster DR reported the new agreement.
Source: DR Nyheder
