Healthcare is facing major challenges. The demand for care is increasing, while the number of patients with complex, multiple diseases is rising. At the same time, technological innovations offer new possibilities for diagnosis and treatment. All this is taking place against a background of staff shortages, financial pressure and a shortage of medicines.

It is clear that crucial decisions are needed. It is essential to investigate how healthcare innovations can be optimally used, how the sustainable employability of internists can be improved and how treatment methods can be critically evaluated.