"They put it on forcefully" – Laura crawled under the bed to hide from the caregivers, because she was so scared
Laura recounts her traumatic experiences in a Finnish psychiatric hospital, highlighting the lasting scars left by her treatment.
'Asking for help saved my life': the issue of suicidal ideation affects more adolescents and young people in Ecuador
The article discusses the alarming rise of suicidal ideation among adolescents in Ecuador, highlighting the experiences of a 19-year-old patient, Liliana, who has sought help due to her struggles.
Medical Wisdom: 'When we talk to patients, we are the best calming remedy'
An anesthetist discusses the importance of communication in patient care and shares insights from his experiences in the medical field.
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.
'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.
Doctors in London Restore Vision with Revolutionary Gel Injection
Doctors in London have achieved the impossible by restoring vision and preventing blindness in patients with a rare eye condition called hypotony using a revolutionary gel injection, as highlighted by the experiences of the first patient and the success of a pilot study.
"The Pain was Unbearable." Four Patients Describe Rare but Long-Lasting Complications After Laser Eye Surgery
Four patients share their distressing experiences of persistent complications following laser eye surgery, which has severely impacted their ability to lead an active lifestyle.