This content is machine translated International Health Policy Survey Primary care physicians in the post-Covid era In 2022, Switzerland again participated in the Commonwealth Fund Foundation’s international health policy surveys. As in previous years, the focus was on physicians working in the field of primary care.…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Suicide Prevention Ending not life but suffering They do exist, effective suicide prevention measures. Because it is by no means the case that those affected want to die. You want to put an end to the unbearable…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated "Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement." Health literacy of older people in Switzerland The Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) isone of the largest European surveys conducted with people aged 50 and over. Twenty countries are involved in the study,…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated TISSUE ENGINEERING 3D skin models – a forward-looking technology Models of human skin produced by 3D bioprinting have already found their way into medical research. However, further research efforts are needed to open up this technological achievement for immediate…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Quality management in healthcare Patient orientation as a basic principle Addressing aspects of patient-centeredness helps improve compliance. Comprehensive and comprehensible patient education and information form the basis for making informed decisions in the sense of “shared decision making” – an…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Genetics Revised law on genetic testing entered into force As of 01.12.2022, the revised law on human genetic testing has come into force. It is intended to prevent abuses and ensure the protection of personality.
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated "Antibiotic Stewardship. As much as necessary, as little as possible The emergence of resistant bacteria is a worldwide problem. Targeted use of antibiotics is an important approach to reducing antibiotic resistance. The “Swiss Antibiotic Resistance Report 2022” shows that corresponding…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Burnout prevention in the medical profession Develop coping strategies and pay attention to work-life balance Burnout is a work-associated stress response that leads to a persistent negative emotional state on a psychological and somatic level. Physicians are particularly at risk for burnout due to a…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Care Management Focus on continuity of supply Breaches in care between the ambulatory and inpatient care sectors have various implications for all parties involved in the care process. As part of a study project in Germany, a…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Practice Management Effective quality management for satisfied patients One of the main components of being a doctor is to provide the best possible care to patients. The quality of services in Switzerland does not need to hide in…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Interdisciplinary Case Management If symptoms are nonspecific, also consider multiple chemical sensitivity Multiple Chemical Sensitivity” (MCS) is a subjectively experienced increased sensitivity to chemicals from the environment. Affected persons react with a variety of non-specific complaints. The level of suffering can be…
