Neue Entwicklungen und Herausforderungen im Wandel der Gesundheitsberufe

Within the past years education and training in the health care field have faced ever-increasing challenges. One of the reasons for this is the structural changes taking place at the moment. The article outlines recent developments in the field within the context of socio-economical demands. The public health perspective is presented in relation to the educational and political context, as well as in relation to recent trends in health care. A perspective for the future is presented in the form of premises which would enhance long-term development in the professional health care field.