Government Council: When Doctors Should Not Save Extremely Premature Babies
A Swedish medical ethics council recommends prioritizing palliative care over life-saving measures for infants born at 22 weeks gestation.
New advice: Stop trying to save babies born before week 23
Swedish medical ethics council recommends providing palliative care instead of aggressive treatment for babies born at 22 weeks gestation.
Rydman Sounds Off on Nurses' Language Skills: 'It Is a Very Serious Patient Safety Issue'
Finnish Minister Wille Rydman emphasizes the critical need for healthcare professionals to be proficient in Finnish or Swedish to ensure patient safety and effective team functioning.
Region Västernorrland broke the law - fined 10 million
Swedish region Västernorrland and eight others have been fined 10 million kronor each for illegal contractual amendments related to the controversial purchase of the Cosmic journal system.
Susanne Nyström: The Government has Learned One Thing from the Pandemic
The article discusses how the Swedish government has recognized the critical need for municipalities to employ their own doctors in elderly care, a lesson highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Susanne Nyström: Soon Everyone Will Realize That Swedish Healthcare Will Never "Work"
The article discusses the increasing costs and inefficiencies in the Swedish healthcare system, urging for a change to prevent further deterioration and reliance on private insurance.
The Defense Forces help Region Gotland with sterilization
The Swedish Defense Forces are assisting Region Gotland in sterilizing medical equipment following a serious technical problem with the sterilization process at Visby Hospital.
Thousands of steps on hospital floors – employees now receive shoe subsidies
Swedish hospital employees will receive subsidies for work shoes due to the physical strain of standing and walking on hard floors.
After technical issues – The Armed Forces supports healthcare in Gotland
The Swedish Armed Forces is collaborating with Region Gotland to prepare military sterilization equipment for deployment to support local healthcare.
Proposal: Municipalities Should Be Allowed to Hire Doctors
The Swedish government proposes that municipalities be allowed to hire doctors for local healthcare services to address increasing patient needs.
The Swedish doctor is said to have helped Epstein with healthcare contacts
Swedish doctor Eva Andersson-Dubin reportedly assisted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein by facilitating healthcare connections for him and women he was involved with, according to the New York Times.
S warns of healthcare criminals
The Swedish Social Democratic Party is raising alarms about criminals entering the healthcare system and is proposing a licensing requirement for new healthcare businesses.
Information sharing is being investigated after the ambulance incident
Swedish authorities are conducting an investigation to improve information sharing for ambulance personnel following a fatal incident in Harmony last year.
Min Doktor receives a written warning after review
The Swedish healthcare regulatory body has issued a warning to the telemedicine company Min Doktor due to failures in patient care standards by one of its service providers, Blodtrycksdoktorn.
S demands 600 million for maternity care
The Social Democrats in Sweden are calling on the government to restore 600 million Swedish kronor to maternal and newborn care, citing adverse effects from recent cuts.
Alzheimer at 54 - waiting for new medicine
Jessica Söderfjord, diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease at 54, is advocating for Swedish access to new EU-approved Alzheimer medications.
Wage requirement in healthcare welcomed - with hesitation
The Swedish government has announced that some healthcare workers will be exempt from the increased wage requirement for work permits, which is met with cautious approval by trade unions and employers.
The Researcher: "Patients Are Dying Because of the NT Council's Decision"
A researcher claims that Swedish patients with ALS are dying as a result of decisions made by the NT Council regarding medication access, contrasting this with patients in the US who benefit from treatments.
Magdalena Andersson on her childbirth: 'Serious consequences'
Magdalena Andersson criticizes the Swedish government's cuts to women's healthcare, sharing her own traumatic childbirth experiences.
The Health Care Workers Were to Be Deported to Iran: 'Dare Not Hope'
Two healthcare workers in Sweden faced deportation to Iran just weeks before the outbreak of a violent war, but the Swedish government is now reconsidering its stance after criticism, potentially exempting healthcare personnel from deportation.
Swedish healthcare personnel to the Middle East
Sweden is sending healthcare personnel to the Middle East to assist stranded Swedish citizens in the region, according to the government.
This is what the government's migration proposal looks like
The Swedish government is proposing changes to immigration regulations, focusing on teenage deportations, revocation of permanent residence permits, and work permits for healthcare professions.
Letters to the Editor: Without immigrants, healthcare would not function
A retired Swedish man emphasizes the critical role of immigrants in the functioning of Sweden's healthcare system, reflecting on his positive experience at a hospital.
Even soldiers do not see as much death as rescuers on the front. I've never seen such bravery, says Swedish filmmaker
A Swedish filmmaker highlights the extraordinary bravery of military medics on the Ukrainian front, emphasizing their increasingly dangerous work due to evolving battlefield conditions.
Sharp criticism against Blood Pressure Doctor – regions urged to pause payments
The Swedish digital healthcare company Blodtrycksdoktorn faces severe criticism for inadequate patient record-keeping, prompting Region Sörmland to recommend halting payment to the firm until they address these issues.
Serious crimes in Western Swedish care companies - eleven charged
Eleven individuals have been charged with serious financial crimes related to fraudulent activities in Western Swedish care companies, involving millions of kronor in public funds.
Swedish ambulance provider to operate in North Jutland
The North Jutland Regional Council has chosen Swedish company Premedic as the new supplier for ambulance services and patient transport in several areas, covering 40% of the region's total ambulance services.
DN Debate. 'At our maternity ward, we dry your child with the rough paper'
The article highlights concerns from maternity ward staff about the quality of care and resources provided to new parents and their newborns at Swedish hospitals.
The doctor couple in Luleå critical of new Swedish citizenship
A doctor couple in Luleå expresses concerns over the Swedish government's proposed stricter requirements for citizenship, particularly the increased residency period.
DN Debate. "Doctors flee Sweden when families are split"
A Swedish doctor expresses concern over the exodus of medical professionals due to family separation issues in Sweden.
The government establishes a crisis commission for healthcare
The Swedish government has announced the formation of a crisis commission to address the high levels of stress among healthcare workers.
Toilet Radar to Protect Against Constipation
A new Swedish-developed toilet seat equipped with hidden radar and AI will monitor how often individuals use the toilet, and it is set to be tested in healthcare for the first time.
Calls for crisis meeting on the work environment in healthcare
Swedish Health Minister Elisabet Lann calls for a crisis meeting to address the historic high stress levels in the country's healthcare sector.
CEO Live, Fighter Jets, and Beer at the Stadium
A report on the deteriorating situation in Iceland's emergency department and the presence of Swedish fighter jets providing airspace security.
Hussein, 33, dies in isolation cell - prison guards suspected of crime
A 33-year-old man named Hussein died in a Swedish prison isolation cell after alleging pain and fainting multiple times, leading to an investigation into the actions of prison guards.
Criticized HVB homes are closing due to serious deficiencies
The Swedish healthcare authority has revoked the licenses of certain care homes due to severe failures in their operations, leading to concerns about the safety of residents.
SKR wants to stop skilled worker deportations
The Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SKR) advocates halting deportations of skilled workers who have been denied asylum but have otherwise contributed to society.
Regions' Alarm: Several Cases of Complications During Births Outside the Healthcare System
Several Swedish regions have reported serious complications in newborns following home births without professional midwives.
Letter to the Editor. Condemn the violence against healthcare personnel in Iran
A specialist doctor calls on the Swedish government to condemn the violence against healthcare staff in Iran, which he argues constitutes crimes against humanity.
The Swedish Start-Up Aiming to Conquer America’s Full-Body-Scan Craze
A Swedish start-up is seeking to make inroads into the American market by capitalizing on the growing trend of full-body scans.
The Swedish Start-Up Aiming to Conquer America’s Full-Body-Scan Craze
A Swedish start-up is seeking to expand its presence in the U.S. by tapping into the growing market for full-body scans.