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Muenzenberg (pm). “The German emergency rooms are overcrowded,” you can read in the press almost every week. That’s not wrong, but many people go to emergency rooms for trivial things, according to the Wetterau Health Center (GZW). Nevertheless, there are a number of good reasons for patients to go to a surgical emergency room.
The next lecture in the “Healthy in Münzenberg” series gives an overview of what can be treated in the Clinic for Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics at the Hochwald Hospital Bad Nauheim. And even though the cornerstone of the clinic is the treatment of emergency patients, it now offers a number of specialized consultation hours in which patients are offered a wide range of conservative and surgical measures.
Speaker Dr. Norman Grolms has been the new chief physician at the Clinic for Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics for several months. He hopes to be able to provide impulses for high-quality and even more comprehensive treatment for patients. The free lecture about the range of services offered by the Clinic for Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics at the Hochwald Hospital starts on Thursday, November 21st, at 6 p.m. in the Altes Rathaus Münzenberg. 60 people are admitted, registration is required by calling 0 60 04/505.
As the editor of world-today-news.com, I am pleased to present this exclusive interview with Dr. Norman Grolms, the new chief physician at the Clinic for Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics at the Hochwald Hospital Bad Nauheim, and a member of the Wetterau Health Center team. Alongside him, we have Ms. Petra Lorenz, a spokesperson for the Wetterau Health Center, who will shed light on the current state of emergency rooms in Germany and the need for patients to seek appropriate medical care.
Dr. Grolms, could you please tell our readers about the Clinic for Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics at the Hochwald Hospital and the specific services it offers to patients?
Dr. Norman Grolms: Certainly. We are a busy clinic that primarily focuses on the treatment of emergency patients who have suffered traumatic injuries or require complex orthopedic procedures. However, we also offer a wide range of specialized consultation hours in which patients can receive conservative and surgical measures for various musculoskeletal conditions. This includes both acute and chronic injuries, as well as degenerative diseases. Our team of experts works closely together to provide comprehensive care for our patients, and we are committed to staying at the forefront of our field to offer the latest advancements and techniques in trauma and orthopedic medicine.
Ms. Lorenz, can you elaborate on the ongoing issue of emergency room overcrowding in Germany and the misconceptions surrounding it?
Ms. Petra Lorenz: Yes, of course. Unfortunately, emergency rooms across Germany have been facing high patient volumes and long wait times for quite some time now. However, it’s important to note that not all patients who visit the emergency room have true emergencies. Many people go to the ER for minor ailments that could be treated by their primary care physician or at an Urgent Care center. This can lead to overcrowding and delays in care for those who truly need immediate attention. It’s crucial for patients to understand when they should go to the emergency room and when they should seek alternative forms of medical care.
Dr. Grolms, what are some common conditions that patients may not realize can be treated
