Medicover President: Let’s Create a Quality Market with Patient Focus
The President of Medicover, Dr. Artur Białkowski, advocates for developing a healthcare market in Poland that prioritizes quality and patient care, suggesting that private healthcare facilities investing in modern technologies should be able to access national funding contracts.
Finnish People Give Stark Evaluation on Access to Doctors
In Finland, nearly one in four people feel that they do not have sufficient access to medical services, according to a recent report.
The disease is indeed rare. But they will not receive treatment because they are not exceptional.
The article discusses the challenges faced by patients with rare diseases in accessing treatment due to a lack of recognition and support.
Diabetes patient Kārlis Gailītis: "Give me the opportunity to live like a human, I will do the rest myself!"
Kārlis Gailītis, a type 1 diabetes patient, advocates for better healthcare access and an insulin pump to manage his condition, highlighting his struggles with eyesight due to the lack of medical support.
The government supports the proposal to tighten the organization of patient transportation services
The Lithuanian government is backing a proposal to revise the guidelines for patient transport services, limiting them to patients assessed under a specific threshold of health.
Expert warns getting GP appointment will become 'even harder' after April 1
A healthcare expert warns that a new GP contract starting April 1 may hinder patients' ability to secure appointments and referrals, particularly affecting women.
Blood test being tested in Brazil may help detect breast cancer
A new blood test developed by Brazilian researchers aims to help in the early detection of breast cancer using biomarkers found in blood samples, bringing hope for improved patient access to information and screening in Brazil.
Kaleva: Elderly person from Oulu received surgery date from Tampere – refusal had harsh consequences
An elderly patient was removed from the treatment guarantee due to her inability to travel for cataract surgery, highlighting issues in healthcare access
The polylaminin and the path of science - The Subject #1680
A patient with spinal injury who regained the ability to walk has sparked hope and legal actions for early access to a drug called polylaminin, currently in research phases.
Patients face long journeys for medicines as pharmacies cut weekend hours
Patients are facing longer trips to obtain medications as many pharmacies in England reduce their weekend hours amid budgetary pressures.
Pharmacies slash weekend opening hours in funding crisis - see areas worst affected
Pharmacies in England are significantly reducing weekend operating hours due to an NHS funding crisis, affecting patient access to medications.
The Vanguard of Delay in Healthcare
The article critiques a new resolution by the Federal Council of Medicine in Brazil that is seen as regressive in the context of healthcare innovations.
Hackers obtained sensitive data from Slavia insurance, including health documents
Hackers gained access to sensitive information from Slavia insurance, compromising patient health documents.
Ontario government home care vendor paid ransom to regain access to its servers: report
A vendor providing medical supplies to Ontario's home care agency paid a ransom after a ransomware attack compromised data of about 200,000 patients.
Nurse at USÖ charged with data intrusion - admits to crime
A nurse at USÖ has been charged with unauthorized access to patient records and has admitted to committing the crime by illegally accessing the journals of 19 individuals over a period of time.
With a Vision for Prevention and Innovation: The New Era of GSK in Greece
GSK Greece focuses on scientific innovation and prevention to enhance patient access to vaccines and treatments while positioning Greece as a clinical research hub.
Residents of Manduri report wait times of up to two months for dental care in the public system: 'immense delay,' says patient
Residents in Manduri, Brazil, are experiencing long wait times of over two months for dental care in public health facilities.
Patient 'effectively ramped' for three days waiting for care
A regional Australian patient faced a three-day wait for care due to a lack of available hospital beds, highlighting issues in regional healthcare access.
Anu Reim: How good is family doctor care really?
Anu Reim discusses the quality of family doctor care in Estonia, emphasizing its importance for patient-doctor relationships and addressing concerns over access to necessary medical assistance.
Court: telephone registration must be realistically accessible for patients
A Warsaw court ruled that patient registration via phone must be effectively available, rejecting a complaint against a healthcare provider for obstructing access.
Police Suspect a Doctor and a Psychologist of Unauthorized Accessing of Patient Data in the Central Finland Welfare Area
Authorities in Central Finland are investigating a doctor and a psychologist for unauthorized access to patient records affecting around 60 individuals.
Patient with rare lung cancer faces legal battle to obtain R$ 30,000 medication
A 32-year-old resident of Presidente Prudente, Brazil, diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer, is fighting a legal battle for access to a costly medication that could enhance her treatment.
Patient with serious ear disease reports delay for surgery at the Metropolitan Hospital in Greater João Pessoa: 'at the mercy of the public thing'
A 77-year-old woman in Brazil is facing significant delays for necessary ear surgery at the Metropolitan Hospital, a concerning situation echoing the challenges of public healthcare access.
Electronic Patient File: Clinics Hesitate with the Virtual Patient File
Many clinics in Germany are struggling to implement the electronic patient file (ePA) mandated in health digitization efforts, resulting in minimal patient data being uploaded despite theoretical access for patients and doctors.
HS: Group of Doctors Facing Historic Charges in Oulu – Spied on Colleague's Data
Over 50 healthcare professionals, including 20 doctors, face privacy violation charges in Oulu for unauthorized access to a colleague's patient data.
From a few to 80 patients per hour. 'Rzeczpospolita' has discovered how burdened emergency departments are
Emergency departments in Poland are experiencing increased patient loads due to systemic issues in primary health care access and diagnostic limitations.
Let the death row inmates have hope.
A 62-year-old ALS patient in Norway describes her struggle to access life-prolonging medication after being denied participation in clinical trials and treatment options, highlighting the paradox of medical regulations.
Why the waiting times in healthcare are long in Norrbotten
Healthcare waiting times in Norrbotten have increased due to system access issues, causing disruptions in patient communications and scheduled visits.
Mammography Failure at Karolinska: "Stuck in a Catch-22"
A patient struggled for a month to reschedule her mammogram at Karolinska Hospital due to persistent phone issues and staff shortages.
ALS patient Anna, 37, fights for medicine: 'Life or death'
Anna Furbeck, a 37-year-old mother suffering from ALS, is fighting for access to the drug Qalsody, which could significantly improve her quality of life.
Modernization of rooms and equipment at the Central Hospital and Maternal-Child Hospital of San Isidro
San Isidro is modernizing its healthcare infrastructure with upgrades to the Central Hospital aimed at improving access and quality of care for patients and healthcare workers.
World Cancer Day: learn about the rights of patients
On World Cancer Day, a national survey reveals that despite existing public policies and legal rights, cancer patients in Brazil struggle to access their entitlements due to misinformation and bureaucracy.
'Every Day We Are Fighting to Live': Patients with Rare Diseases Demand Medicines and Hospital Care Failures
Patients with rare diseases are advocating for better access to medicines and addressing failures in hospital care, sharing personal harrowing experiences of their struggles.
At the Gate of Waiting: People of Gaza: What Prevents Us from Living a Decent Life?
In Khan Younis, residents face the longest queue of their lives at the Rafah crossing, with over 40,000 patients waiting to access medical treatment abroad amid despair and uncertainty.
Even 3,000 PLN per hour for work? Higher rates for pain treatment raise controversy
The increase in rates for pain treatment, aimed at improving patient access, has sparked controversy, with some arguing that it mainly benefits already well-paid physicians.
Minister Hrstić on when we will see the Yeti in the form of health reform, whether hospitals will be abolished and disobedient directors dismissed?
Health Minister Irena Hrstić discussed the ongoing health reform and its challenges in a podcast, comparing the elusive reform to the mythical Yeti while addressing staffing and patient access issues.
The ceiling in the restroom of the Šibenik hospital fell on a patient
A patient in the surgical department restroom of Šibenik hospital narrowly escaped injury when the ceiling collapsed, prompting concerns about the building's state and limiting restroom access for patients.