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.