The Ministry of Health temporarily suspended Wilmes from carrying out surgeries, although he was permitted to continue consultations. He also claimed that the suspension was politically motivated, to “get rid of a political opponent”. This case must be clarified in order to preserve trust in the healthcare system,” Hartmann said, speaking on public radio station 100,7 on Wednesday. “There is no direct link between this disciplinary measure and the proposed legislation in the area of the healthcare system. But I don’t see any parallels today with our parliamentary work in terms of the healthcare system,” Hartmann said.