SP creates seal for companies that excuse employee absences for taking children to the doctor
São Paulo has introduced a seal for companies that excuse employee absences when they take their children to medical appointments.
Doctor urges anyone who 'feels dismissed by a GP' to use 'six phrases'
A doctor advises patients feeling dismissed by their GP to use specific phrases to communicate their health issues more effectively during appointments.
Healthcare: Court of Auditors calls for immediate repeal of law for faster doctor appointments
The Court of Auditors has confirmed concerns that the law aimed at reducing waiting times for specialist appointments is costly and burdensome for healthcare providers without improving patient care.
How your doctor will prefer to treat you in the future
Two experts discuss how to secure a doctor's appointment and how physicians can dedicate more time to their patients, offering advice for improving patient-doctor relationships.
How your doctor will treat you faster in the future
Two experts explain how to get a doctor’s appointment more easily and how to foster better relationships with healthcare professionals.
Difficult Search for Doctor Appointments: Booking Platform Doctolib Convicted
The Berlin Regional Court has convicted the popular booking platform Doctolib for misleading patients regarding appointment availability for public insurance holders.
Big change in clinics from January 1. Theory vs. practice
The Central e-Registration system launched on January 1, 2026, allows online booking for doctor appointments and tests, but practical access to appointment slots in other clinics is often limited.
Healthcare System: Germans Annoyed by Long Wait Times for Doctor Appointments
A survey reveals that millions of legally insured Germans are dissatisfied with the long wait times, often exceeding a month, for appointments with specialists.