This content is machine translated Burnout Pull the emergency brake in good time before the soul and body go on strike The profession of a doctor entails a high level of responsibility for the patient. This requires a stable constitution – both physically and mentally. But the workload is heavy, and…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Influenza virus A and B Do not miss flu vaccination During the current COVID-19 pandemic, inpatient health care services could be severely strained as the number of cases increases. Flu vaccination can help reduce the burden of illness in winter…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Swiss Vaccination Plan 2020 Practical vaccination recommendations at a glance With the exception of an extension of the recommendation of pneumococcal vaccination to persons with celiac disease and a separate chapter on the topic of information and requirements for the…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Contact eczema Causes and prevention at work Occupational eczema is one of the most common occupational diseases in Switzerland and neighboring countries. With around 450 new cases per year, they account for almost 20% of recognized occupational…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Pain Medicine Challenges and possibilities of therapy with cannabinoids Cannabinoids are becoming increasingly important in medicine. First used to treat nausea and loss of appetite in tumor and HIV patients, they are increasingly being used in certain nephropathies, multiple…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Quality management Between duty and freestyle: effective practice processes, satisfied patients The Swiss healthcare system is considered the second most expensive in the world after the USA. The quality of the services is impressive, but not in proportion to the costs.…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Conversational Communication is the key to adherence It is not always the physician’s clinical experience that counts. Patient satisfaction and especially adherence depend critically on the doctor-patient conversation. Bridges can be built here.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Telemedicine Already in use in 20% of Swiss practices Telemedicine is the ability to share medical information across facilities and provide care to patients remotely. As early as 1980, NASA relied on telemedical monitoring and care for its astronauts…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated COVID-19 Additional effort costs doctors 25 hours per week The pandemic still has a firm grip on everyone involved – and is dragging many aspects down. Thus, the additional workload (not only) for physicians in private practice is enormous.…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Insomnia When counting sheep no longer helps: a holistic view of sleep disorders Increasing demands at work and in private life, irregular eating habits and a lifestyle that is not conducive to healthy sleep are just a few possible causes of sleep disorders.…
View Post 12 min This content is machine translated Suicide Prevention Patients on the brink: an update. Suicidality is most often associated with mental illness, especially depression. Often suicidality “hides” behind somatic and other medical complaints. But a suicidal threat must be detected early and appropriate measures…
