Zeitschrift fur Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie
The historic evolution and actual status of psychotherapy practice guidelines in Germany
Abstract
The directives for psychotherapy, which were established in 1967 for the compulsory national health insurance system, had a strong influence on the subsequent development of psychotherapy in Germany. This article depicts the historic conditions and the general framework of the directives for psychotherapy as well as their development in the decades following. Finally, possible future perspectives and risks are discussed.
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Published by Zeitschrift fur Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie, 2004. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
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At a glance
- Published
- 2004
- Applies to
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- Zeitschrift fur Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie
- PubMed
- 15146391
- Added to Prognia
- 23 July 2026
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