Today, a general practitioner must also be a dietitian, psychiatrist, and social worker.

The Hungarian healthcare system is primarily designed for acute issues rather than chronic disease prevention. Experts Boros Tamás and Filippov Gábor discuss the need for systemic improvements, highlighting the lack of coordination in patient care and the inadequate funding of healthcare services. They emphasize that patients often navigate a fragmented system without proper guidance, leading to reliance on private healthcare due to inefficiencies in public services. The discussion also points out the significant underfunding of healthcare in Hungary compared to EU standards and the pressing need for a more integrated approach to primary care, involving multidisciplinary teams. The future of healthcare is crucial not only for individual health but also for the country's productivity and demographic challenges.