[Can medicine still be financed? A health director's viewpoint].

The author follows the question how long a medical care system which accommodates new international developments remains affordable. In his opinion this is possible as long as the advantages of modern medicine are valued positively by the public efficiency is proven and expenditures for other needs are no markedly touched. Health care professionals can contribute to the maintainance of financial means by promoting medical progress, by maintaining efficiency and, finally, by fulfilling their role as citizens also in political discussions.