title: [Characteristics and challenges of rheumatology-specific laboratories in practice].
abstract: In Germany rheumatological laboratory investigations are increasingly being carried out by rheumatologists in private practice. The professional and economic value is shown in association with the historical development of laboratory medicine and the current discussion on vocational politics.
authors.affiliation: Praxis für Rheumatologie und Osteologie, Bahnhofsplatz 5, 31134, Hildesheim, Deutschland. Hinueber@rheuma-hi.de.
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: von Hinüber
mesh_terms: D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques / Q000191:economics*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis / Q000191:economics; D005249:Fees and Charges / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005858:Germany; D017048:Health Care Costs / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006291:Health Policy / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D007118:Immunoassay / Q000191:economics*; D011331:Private Practice / Q000191:economics*; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000191:economics* / Q000276:immunology; D012219:Rheumatology / Q000191:economics*
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers
keywords: Advanced training; Internist; Laboratory medicine; Remuneration; Rheumatology