One Must Take Responsibility Not Only for Oneself
The article discusses the author's reflections on life after a significant illness and the heightened awareness of safety and responsibility in healthcare.
New study on tick disease: Problems more extensive than previously thought
A Norwegian study reveals that a significant number of patients suffering from tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) experience lingering problems affecting their quality of life one year after infection.
Still phone problems at Drammen hospital
Drammen hospital continues to experience issues with its phone system, prompting a response level adjustment to yellow for patient safety.
Claes Hultling: That's why we had a sex room at the Spinal Clinic
Claes Hultling, a 31-year-old anesthesiologist, reflects on his transformative experience as a patient after a life-changing injury and shares his innovative ideas for the treatment of spinal cord injuries.
Woman diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at 27 after 10-month hospital referral wait
A 27-year-old woman was diagnosed with stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma after experiencing a 10-month wait for a hospital referral.
Joanna Ćwiek-Świdecka: Does the ER Have to Be a Horror?
The article discusses the grim reality of waiting times and treatment in Polish emergency rooms, focusing on personal experiences of patients encountering long delays and inadequate care.
Breast cancer screenings cost millions of euros, but too few lives are saved
Breast cancer screenings are costly in Lithuania, yet the number of lives saved remains disappointingly low according to patient experiences and healthcare data.
Attention, you may be a commodity for your doctor
The article discusses the tragic experience of a patient's family dealing with aggressive cancer treatments that ultimately did not improve quality of life, drawing attention to questionable medical practices and the commercialization of healthcare.
Project uses music as therapy and transforms hospitalization of patient in university hospital of São Luís
A project at the University Hospital of Maranhão utilized music therapy to uplift a hospitalized teenager, transforming his stay into a joyful experience.
I was a hospice nurse and saw patient do strangest thing before passing away
Dr. Andrea O'Connor, a former hospice nurse, shares a peculiar patient experience from her early career in a viral YouTube video.
What kind of patient is Fico and what is it like to be the mother of a persecuted policeman (best interviews of the year)
Anesthesiologist Jozef Valky recounts his experience caring for Robert Fico after an assassination attempt, discussing Fico's injuries and the societal divisions fueled by conspiracy theories surrounding the incident.