Revolution in the emergency services: Telenot doctor becomes permanent solution in Saxony-Anhalt!

Revolution in the emergency services: Telenot doctor becomes permanent solution in Saxony-Anhalt!

Mansfeld-Südharz, Deutschland - in Saxony-Anhalt something is happening in the rescue system that could certainly be a model for other federal states. Interior Minister Dr. Tamara Zieschang has announced that the telenotarz model are permanently included in the law. This innovative concept has been tested in the districts of Mansfeld-Südharz, Saalekreis and the city of Halle since October 2024. So far, over 500 telenotarious inserts have been registered, whereby in more than 92 percent of cases, digital medical contact was assessed as helpful or very helpful, such as Hallespektrum reported.

What makes the telenotarz model so special? The telenot doctors are switched on to a central control center via video or audio connection of emergency paramedics. This not only gives you access to the patient vital data, but can also communicate directly with the rescue team on site and coordinate medical decisions. This digitally supported communication works smoothly in around 98.5 percent of cases, while in rare exceptions to classic telephony must be used. Hartmut Handschak, District Administrator of the Saalekreis, praises the improvement and support for emergency paramedics and emergency doctors.

step into the future

The project is based on a innovation clause anchored in 2021 in 2021, which enables new concepts to be tested in rescue service. Zieschang plans to propose the state parliament of a amendment to the emergency services law in order to permanently use the telenot doctor throughout the country. From August, 30 emergency doctors are actively used, while the previous test regions will continue to be looked after with 52 ambulances and 10 emergency medical vehicles. Around 560,000 inhabitants are to be treated with this fleet, so reports n-tv .

The advantages of the telenotarz system are obvious: support for the doctor can support non-medical staff and paramedics in rescue operations directly from a distance. It shows that the main reasons for contact with the telenot doctor are decision making, the assessment of the finding and the dosing aid for medication. In addition, 90 percent of the patients who consulted a telenot doctor remained after the treatment on site or were transported to a clinic by emergency paramedics.

well equipped for the future

The vision of the project is clear: A nationwide emergency services should be created, which is measured in connection speed and not in travel times. This model not only promises more efficient use of the resources, but also relieves the emergency services in rural areas that are already heavily used. In fact, observers of the project see a significant increase in the effectiveness of the rescue operations by the telenot doctor.

Time will show whether the telenotarz model in Saxony-Anhalt will go to school and maybe soon find its way into other regions of Germany. But the first results definitely show that an innovative path has been taken here in order to significantly improve the quality of medical care in emergency situations.