By 2018, Slovenia will need an additional 400 general physicians, including 40 pediatricians. Foto: MMC RTV SLO
By 2018, Slovenia will need an additional 400 general physicians, including 40 pediatricians. Foto: MMC RTV SLO

The Trade Union of Family Physicians, Practicum, said it was happy with the decision, which will mean 1 doctor for every 1,500 patients. However, even if this goal is achieved, the number of doctors per capita will still be well below the European Union average.