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Table 4
Comparison of nurse staffing of Germany with various European countries and the US according to [65].
| Country | Number of patients per nurse (examined plus assistants in nursing) | Number of patients per examined nurse |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 10.5 | 13.0 |
| Belgium | 7.9 | 10.7 |
| Poland | 7.2 | 10.5 |
| Spain | 6.8 | 12.6 |
| Greece | 6.2 | 10.2 |
| Finland | 5.3 | 8.3 |
| Ireland | 5.0 | 6.9 |
| Netherland | 5.0 | 7.0 |
| Switzerland | 5.0 | 7.9 |
| Sweden | 4.2 | 7.7 |
| Norway | 3.3 | 5.4 |
| US | 3.6 | 5.3 |