Closer Weekly

Regional German media are running a series of stories about chief physicians, known as Chefarzt. In Beelitz, a 65-year-old chief physician continues working 60-hour weeks, saying his life does not begin after work. Elsewhere, a Thuringian hospital has introduced a new chief physician to its team, while a clinic in Delmenhorst has launched an open question hour where patients can put questions directly to the chief physician. The coverage highlights both the demands of the role and efforts to bring hospital leadership closer to patients.