'PDF of the Race': Woman Indicted for Leaking WhatsApp Conversations in Which Coach Criticized Students in Fortaleza
A 35-year-old woman has been indicted in Fortaleza for leaking WhatsApp group conversations that contained disparaging remarks about students made by a coach and physicians.
Government and CFM dispute control of proficiency exam in medicine in the Senate
The Brazilian Senate's Social Affairs Committee is revisiting the creation of a proficiency exam for newly graduated physicians.
Healthcare System: Health Insurance Chief Demands Abolition of Voluntary Benefits of Health Insurance
Andreas Gassen, chief of health insurance physicians in Germany, calls for the elimination of voluntary health insurance benefits amidst a debate on healthcare system savings.
Married doctors watch out for Canadaβs hockey players, but barely see each other at 2026 Olympics
Dr. Laura Bennion and Dr. Ian Auld, both team physicians for Canadaβs hockey teams, are participating in the 2026 Olympics but find themselves spending little time together.
How your doctor will prefer to treat you in the future
Two experts discuss how to secure a doctor's appointment and how physicians can dedicate more time to their patients, offering advice for improving patient-doctor relationships.
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.
MIR 2026: these are the venues and cities where the exam will be held
The 2026 MIR exam in Spain presents new venues and city locations, which are crucial for physicians preparing for specialized training in the National Health System.
The Justice temporarily suspends the rule that allows nurses to prescribe antibiotics for urinary infections
A court has temporarily suspended a regulation that allowed nurses to prescribe antibiotics for urinary tract infections, responding to a legal challenge from physicians against the health guidelines.
La Fe Hospital in Valencia, the only Spanish hospital accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians in emergency clinical ultrasound
La Fe Hospital in Valencia has received accreditation in emergency clinical ultrasound, marking it as the only hospital in Spain to achieve this recognition from the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Blow to the black legend: the Spanish doctors who revolutionized history... and the world has forgotten
A new essay explores the biographies of Spanish physicians who advanced science from the Middle Ages to modern times, challenging the often overlooked contributions of these medical pioneers.
The United States Modifies Children's Vaccination Schedule and Sparks Widespread Controversy
The US health department announced significant changes to the recommended childhood vaccination schedule, reducing the number of vaccines from 17 to 11, which has stirred controversy among health experts and physicians.
Tragedy in Chania: The causes of a 27-year-old woman's death in the city's hospital are being investigated
A 27-year-old woman hospitalized at Chania General Hospital has died, prompting an investigation into the causes of her death by the hospital administration and physicians requesting an autopsy.
"Huge Wave of Diabetics" β President of Physicians Calls for Sugar Tax
In response to the rising number of children and adolescents with diabetes, Germany's President of the Physicians' Chamber, Klaus Reinhardt, advocates for a nationwide sugar tax, with Schleswig-Holstein already announcing a legislative initiative.
"Either Reduction of Services or Additional Revenue"
Health insurance companies are proposing a contact fee to address revenue deficits, suggesting a charge of three to four euros per patient visit, according to Andreas Gassen from the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians.
The Health Center of Koprivnica-KriΕΎevci offers a β¬7000
The Koprivnica Health Center announced a job opening for two doctors, offering a β¬7000 welcome bonus to attract new medical staff following the retirement of two physicians.
Chief of Statutory Health Physicians: Gassen demands a 'contact fee' for every doctor's visit
The head of the National Association of Statutory Health Physicians, Gassen, proposes a 'contact fee' for patients to help manage rising healthcare costs and reduce unnecessary treatments.
Healthcare System: Health Insurance Physicians Chief Demands Fee for Every Doctor Visit
The head of the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians, Andreas Gassen, proposed a 'contact fee' of three to four euros for every doctor visit in order to help control the rising billions in medical care costs.
Doctors and hospital representatives demand a 'contact fee' for patients - up to 40 euros would be due
Representatives from the medical field are proposing a 'contact fee' of up to 40 euros for patients as an alternative to a practice fee for doctor's visits, according to Andreas Gassen, chairman of the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (KBV).
Iraq has become the largest "exporter" of doctors to Sweden, 1300 have arrived
Iraq is now the leading source of foreign doctors in Sweden, with 1300 Iraqi physicians having settled in the country.