Day of Bridge: Multiple Offices and Authorities Temporarily Suspended Operations
Article Title: Medical On-Call Service in Saxony Operates During German Unity Day
On German Unity Day, many public offices and regular administrative services in Saxony will be closed, as is customary for national public holidays in Germany. However, essential emergency services, including medical services, will remain operational.
The medical on-call service (ärztlicher Bereitschaftsdienst) is one such service that will be providing care during the holiday. This service is designed for patients who need medical attention outside regular office hours but do not have life-threatening emergencies.
Examples of conditions handled by the on-call medical service include moderate illnesses or injuries, such as fever, infections, minor fractures or sprains, moderate pain, or worsening chronic conditions that do not require emergency room admission.
The Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians in Saxony (KV Sachsen) coordinates the medical on-call service in the region. The service can be reached via established hotlines and serves as the primary health care option for urgent non-emergency medical needs on such holidays.
Emergency medical services and hospital emergency departments will operate normally, and other essential public safety services such as police and fire departments will also remain in operation.
In Dresden, the animal shelter, fire department, and flood protection services will also remain open, along with the public order and youth office.
For those in need of the medical on-call service, it is important to note that the service is available when treatment cannot wait until the next working day. Information on addresses and current opening hours of all on-call practices in Saxony can be found online at bereitschaftspraxen.116117.de/.
While some offices and authorities in the region will be closed on Monday, October 2, the district office in Pirna will be open for additional hours on Wednesday, October 4, from 8 am to 12 pm. The Pirna city administration, however, will be closed to visitors on Monday.
It is worth noting that the medical on-call service is intended to provide care for patients who cannot wait until the next working day for treatment. The service is not limited to life-threatening emergencies and is a valuable resource for those needing medical attention outside regular office hours.
Sources: [1] bereitschaftspraxen.116117.de/ [2] kv-sachsen.de/ [3] bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/ [4] saxony.de/ [5] Various local news outlets in Saxony.
Amidst the nationwide celebrations on German Unity Day, essential services such as the medical on-call service will still offer assistance to those in need. This non-emergency medical service, which can be reached via hotlines, is available for those suffering from moderate illnesses or injuries, providing necessary care outside regular office hours.
The service, managed by the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians in Saxony, offers a lifeline for those who cannot wait until the next working day for treatment, making it an essential part of the region's general-news and politics landscape.
