For electronic prescriptions to become a reality, industry, physicians, pharmacists, health insurers, and insured persons must all pull together. Whether they are willing to do so, however, is questionable. Many EU countries have already made much more progress with electronic prescriptions.
Von Eugenie Ankowitsch
Damit das elektronische Rezept Wirklichkeit wird, müssen Industrie, Ärzte, Apotheker, Krankenkassen und Versicherte an einem Strang ziehen. Ob sie dazu gewillt sind, ist jedoch fraglich. In vielen EU-Ländern ist man bei der elektronischen Verordnung schon viel weiter.
Von Eugenie Ankowitsch
As Germany's former ambassador to China, Michael Schaefer has gained unique insights into the People's Republic. Frank Sieren spoke with the retired diplomat about human rights and the diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in Beijing. Schaefer urges more unanimity among EU member states. The EU should draw red lines when it comes to importing goods produced under forced labor. At the same time, however, Europe needs to engage in intensive dialogue with China.
Von Frank Sieren
