CHARTS ⟩ The number of self-referred patients has decreased, but this does not manage the overload in the ER
The number of self-referred patients to emergency services in Estonia has decreased, but there remains significant pressure on emergency departments due to minor health issues not properly directed to general practitioners.
"Not from the good and more likely to cause harm"
The chairman of the Icelandic General Practitioners Association criticizes the health assessments offered by Intuens, suggesting they can do more harm than good.
The rollout of digital health cards for pregnant women is underway
The implementation of digital health cards for pregnant women in Norway has commenced, allowing all general practitioners to adopt the system, with clinics expected to join in March.
Doctor urges people to use six letters when describing symptoms to a GP
A doctor recommends a six-letter method to help patients accurately describe their symptoms to general practitioners.
TEHIK services are down due to network outage
A significant network outage at TEHIK has disrupted all services, including the health information system and health portal, affecting pharmacists and general practitioners.
Five key lifestyle changes your GP might recommend before statins
The NHS outlines five lifestyle modifications that general practitioners may suggest to patients to lower cholesterol levels naturally before considering statin medication.
Healthcare: Six Weeks Waiting for Specialist Appointment
In Germany, it now takes an average of six weeks to secure an appointment with a specialist, leading to concerns among general practitioners regarding increased wait times.
It Is Possible to Obtain a Certificate that the Spouse Was Wrong
The chairman of the Icelandic General Practitioners' Association criticizes the government for lack of consultation regarding the issuance of various medical certificates, which consumes about a third of GPs' working hours.
Bratislava does not need 17 new general practitioners today
An analysis by the Health Care Oversight Office reveals that, for the first time, Slovakia systematically assessed the abundance of medical offices, indicating an adequate supply in Bratislava, but urges caution regarding rapid political or regulatory decisions based on preliminary results.
Business Misuses the Healthcare System
A leader in the Icelandic General Practitioners' Association claims that businesses are abusing the public healthcare system to track employee absenteeism, raising concerns about potential discrimination against foreigners seeking frequent medical visits.
Bratislava is short of 17 general practitioners, 358 more are needed overall. Five municipalities lack a pediatrician (maps on the situation with doctors)
Bratislava faces a shortage of general practitioners, with 358 needed overall and almost 100 pediatricians missing across Slovakia, although the situation shows signs of improvement.