General practitioners employees in Austria 2002-2022

The number of general practitioners in Austria saw no significant changes in 2022 in comparison to the previous year 2021 and remained at around 6746 practitioners. However, 2022 marked the second consecutive increase of the number of practitioners.
A general practitioner, also known as a family doctor, assures the provision of continuous care. They treat common medical conditions and perform routine exams for individuals, families, and communities. In addition to treating minor or chronic illnesses, they play a key role in referring patients to specialists or hospitals for urgent or specialized treatment.

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