title: [Private practice in Switzerland].
abstract: Switzerland has 6.7 million inhabitants and 700 practising surgeons, half of whom work in private hospitals. A description is given of the situation in private practices and hospitals including structural and financing problems. The author outlines his range of professional activities and give two examples of frequently performed operations. The relationship of personal trust between patient and doctor is an integral part of this system and is fundamental to the fulfillment of our Hippocratic oath. Belegarzt is defined as specialist/practitioner with hospital affiliation.
authors.forename: H R
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Bosch-Gwalter
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008504:Medical Staff Privileges / Q000191:economics / Q000639:trends*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000639:trends*; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians' / Q000191:economics / Q000639:trends*; D011331:Private Practice / Q000191:economics / Q000639:trends*; D013038:Specialization / Q000639:trends; D013557:Switzerland
vernacular_title: Belegärztliche Tätigkeit in der Schweiz.