Evelyn Claus: General practitioner with heart promotes young doctors in Ottendorf-Okrilla

Evelyn Claus: General practitioner with heart promotes young doctors in Ottendorf-Okrilla

Evelyn Claus has a permanent place in the world of medicine. She has been a family doctor in Ottendorf-Okrilla since 1991 and has settled at her current location on Dresdner Strasse since 2007. Her interest in medicine already flared up in 9th grade, and after she had successfully completed her studies in Leipzig and Dresden, her passion for general medicine began. "General medicine is considered the most interesting subject for me," says Claus. In her practice, she has become a mentor for young prospective doctors over the years and currently employs her fourth training assistant. She receives support from the Medical Association and the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians in order to train the next generation professionally.

In the meantime, Evelyn Claus provides around 1100 patients per quarter, and practice is strongly anchored in the region. It ensures that there is no undersupply in the family doctor's care in her area, although she admits that the appointment of the appointment is often difficult for specialists. This shows that despite the challenging circumstances, she takes the time for her patients, even if that means longer waiting times.

Special expertise in the treatment of ME/CFS

A particularly important topic in the practice of Evelyn Claus is myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Pain syndrome should not be underestimated with an estimated 250,000 sufferers before Covid-19 pandemic. Experts assume that the number of sick people has doubled by pandemic. Claus is aware of the difficulties that these patients have in care and appeals to their colleagues to deal more intensively with the topic, because they currently have no capacity to absorb more ME/CFS patients in their practice.

The challenges with which ME/CFS affected are also confronted by the Access study of the Hanover Medical School. The aim of the project is to improve care for patients who are affected by heavy, especially for those who can no longer leave the house due to their illness. People with long or post-covid syndrome can also develop ME/CFS, which further complicates the situation. The study starts in autumn 2025 and is funded by the Federal Ministry of Health. The interdisciplinary team will carry out home visits to develop individual treatment plans and help those affected to improve their quality of life.

long-term consequences of Covid-19 in focus

The effects of corona pandemic are still noticeable, and a common consequence is the continuing exhaustion after a covid infection. Scientific knowledge about the long-term consequences have not yet been sufficiently researched, but estimates show that around 5-10 percent of the infected people are fighting with subsequent serums. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research is actively involved in research on long and post-covid as well as ME/CFS, including through the promotion of ten research associations with various focuses.

The collection of continuous data and biraps is observed the long -term health development of those affected. Comprehensive research as well as practical approaches to treatment and care are essential in order to be able to counter this great challenge in the healthcare system.

Evelyn Claus will work in her practice by the end of 2027 and has already secured her successor. Your committed attitude and your deep understanding of your patients' needs are an example of a modern family practice. When it comes to treating diseases such as ME/CFS, it shows a good knack and encourages other doctors to respond to the challenges of this complex illness. It remains exciting to see how the future supply situation of those affected will develop.

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