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The German health care system has achieved a great deal. Universal coverage and a wide range of covered services are taken for granted, and many patients are cared for by compassionate and dedicated doctors and nurses. There is a dense network of providers, some of which are internationally renowned centers that attract patients from around the world.
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Porter, M.E., Guth, C. (2012). Introduction. In: Redefining German Health Care. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-10826-6_1
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