[The historic evolution and actual status of psychotherapy practice guidelines in Germany].
The directives for psychotherapy, which were established in 1967 for the compulsory national health insurance system, had a strong influence on the subsequent development of psychotherapy in Germany. This article depicts the historic conditions and the general framework of the directives for psychotherapy as well as their development in the decades following. Finally, possible future perspectives and risks are discussed.
Rüger
Ulrich
U
Klinik für Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, v.-Siebold-Str. 5, 37075 Goettingen, Germany. urueger@gwdg.de
Bell
Karin
K
D005858:Germany; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D009313:National Health Programs; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000266:history / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011575:Psychoanalytic Therapy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011613:Psychotherapy / Q000266:history* / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*