Close gynecological practices: Help for patients in Wermelskirchen urgently needed!

The gynecological care in Wermelskirchen has taken a significant turn with the closure of gynecological practice on the swan. The closure was announced at the end of November and surprisingly came for many patients. Women who have not been in practice for a long time and are now forced to look around for new gynecologists or gynecologists are particularly affected. This reorientation is perceived as a major hurdle, since this is a question of trust. In addition, important preventive examinations could be postponed, which is associated with health risks. With the closure, only two gynecological practices remain in Wermelskirchen, which will now be very frequented. In order to maintain the supply, it is suggested that a successor to the cash office at the Medical Care Center (MVZ) within six months. Before that, the inpatient gynecological care had already disappeared in the hospital, which also tightened the situation.

Insights in similar problems provide current developments in Kaiserslautern. The MVZ gynecology in Schneiderstrasse was closed, which has led to a dramatic deterioration in gynecological care in the region. The practical teams of gynecologist Anne Schwiebus and Monika Helb-Häger work beyond their load limit. A relaxation of the tense situation is currently not in sight. The patients see themselves exposed to long queues and partly dismissions, which leads to complaints about the employees at the reception. This makes it clear that there is a critical situation in the gynecological supply landscape not only in Wermelskirchen, but also in other regions.