ME patients in Norway - merge or separate?
The article discusses the ongoing debate in Norway regarding the classification and treatment of ME/CFS patients, highlighting differing opinions among medical professionals.
Brazil creates first rule for AI in medicine: diagnosis cannot be automatic and patients may refuse use
Brazil's Federal Medical Council has established its first specific guideline governing the use of artificial intelligence in medical practice, emphasizing that AI must serve as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for human clinical judgment.
Strong criticism against psychiatry: "Patients are powerless"
A new report reveals significant complaints from psychiatric patients about abuse and inadequate treatment, highlighting their feeling of powerlessness.
[Exclusive] 'Patient tied for 10 months' at Bucheon Irum Hospital, now a patient falls to death
A recent incident at Bucheon Irum Hospital, where a patient fell to her death, has raised further concerns after the facility was previously criticized for human rights violations involving the restraints of patients.
Bucheon Medical Center Tied Patients for 10 Months... Human Rights Commission Recommends 'Guaranteeing Physical Freedom'
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has called for the protection of physical freedom in mental healthcare after discovering that patients were tied to beds for extended periods at Bucheon Medical Center.
JAANUS TANNE β© Patient burden: how does insurance work when a person reports a medical error?
The insurance process for reporting medical errors has been simplified for patients, according to Jaanus Tanne of PZU Insurance.
The Boundaries of Medical Secrecy. When Can a Doctor Report a Patient?
The article discusses the legal obligations and exceptions to medical secrecy for doctors in Poland, particularly in cases where disclosure may prevent harm to patients or others.
[Exclusive] Bangudae Hospital in Ulsan, Corporate Supervision by Busan City... "Confusion in Responding to Human Rights Violations"
The supervision of Bangudae Hospital in Ulsan, where incidents of assaults on patients have occurred, is hampered by jurisdictional disarray between the hospital's managing corporation and local authorities.
Doctors are called to strike all this week: how does it affect patients?
Doctors across Spain are on strike this week advocating for better working conditions and a separate status from other healthcare workers, with minimum services ensuring urgent procedures are maintained.
Will the Constitutional Court allow it? VojtΔch's trick aims to break the taboo of Czech healthcare
The Czech Ministry of Health is developing a manual outlining basic healthcare entitlements for patients, while proposing that anything beyond this would be considered 'superior' care, which patients would have to pay for themselves.
A landmark ruling for patients. It's about delayed medical appointments
A recent ruling reveals significant delays in patient appointments, affecting nearly 20% of visits, leading to accountability for medical facilities.
Almost 7 in 10 cancer patients are unaware of their rights during treatment, research shows
A study revealed that 68% of cancer patients in Brazil are unaware of their legal rights during treatment, highlighting a significant gap in awareness that affects patient care.
Law for Comprehensive Cancer Care Guarantees Labor Protection for Patient Caregivers
The Organic Law for Comprehensive Cancer Care, approved by the National Assembly, safeguards the labor rights of caregivers for patients suffering from this disease.
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.
Patients' Rights with Cancer Exist, but They Face Misinformation and Delays, Says Research
A national survey in Brazil reveals that while there are laws ensuring cancer patients' rights to diagnosis, treatment, and social benefits, many patients remain unaware of these rights due to misinformation and delays.
Difficult Search for Doctor Appointments: Booking Platform Doctolib Convicted
The Berlin Regional Court has convicted the popular booking platform Doctolib for misleading patients regarding appointment availability for public insurance holders.
The Worst Hospital in the World: Hell on Earth and Humanity that Disappeared Without a Trace
The Federico Mora psychiatric hospital in Guatemala has been described as a nightmarish place where patients face severe abuse, isolation, and desperation, but a legal battle is finally beginning after years of suffering.
Horrific stories from Iranian hospitals. "Code 99 echoes. They kill the young mercilessly"
Harrowing testimonies emerge from Iranian hospitals where doctors are fighting to save the lives of protesters wounded by gunfire during brutal crackdowns on demonstrations, with the emergency call 'Code 99' sounding for patients with gunshot wounds.
Photos of patients with rare diseases in medical publications. RPO intervenes
The article discusses the concerns raised by the Human Rights Defender regarding privacy risks for patients with rare diseases due to the publication of their images in medical literature and recommends protective mechanisms.