This content is machine translated "Refresher" flu vaccination Recommendations, challenges and federal action Seasonal flu vaccination is the most effective, easiest and least expensive prevention. However, the effectiveness is suboptimal in people with weakened immune systems. Therefore, they rely on indirect protection from…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Securing abstinence Therapy options in practice after alcohol detoxification Imagine if 90% of all malignant tumors were not diagnosed or were detected as incidental findings but not specifically treated. Impossible? Fortunately, the situation is different for cancers, but not…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Patient Safety How can patient safety be improved in oncology? Complex systems of care put patients at risk. Patient safety in oncology can be enhanced through standardization of processes, technological solutions and a consolidated safety culture.
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Prevention project “Insanely Human”: Learning to Listen to Yourself The pioneer program was initiated by the Meiringen Private Clinic and is scheduled to run for several years. “Insanely Human” is part of Curriculum 21, and the workshops are oriented…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Update Burnout A highly relevant risk condition Burnout develops as a process. In most cases, patients only become acutely aware of decompensation. Multimodal integrated therapy is needed.
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Cancer screening programs Mammography screening in Switzerland About half of the Swiss cantons now offer a breast screening program. The goal of systematic breast screening is to reduce mortality. Discussions about the benefits of breast screening are…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Complementary medicine in breast carcinoma Opportunity for improved oncology therapy and compliance Complementary medicine is desired and used by very many breast cancer patients. For the treating physician, competent handling is an opportunity to improve oncological therapy and increase compliance.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Fitness to drive in old age Clarifications in the family practice: What is possible, what is useful? Driving aspects (driving competence) are not included in the mandatory driving fitness examination. Experience shows that the primary care physician is best at checking medical fitness to drive and an…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Sick leave What should you consider as a treating physician? A detailed work capability certificate benefits the patient. This allows measures for reintegration into the workplace to be addressed in good time.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated 19th Continuing Education Conference of the KHM, Lucerne Update Vitamin D and calcium – is the dose decisive? Fall and fracture prevention are particularly important in the elderly, as such injuries can contribute not insignificantly to increased morbidity and concomitant loss of autonomy. To prevent falls and fractures,…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Oncological prevention To what extent is nutrition crucial? Approximately one-fifth of all cancers are caused by diet, overweight and obesity. Crucial in terms of cancer development are mainly too much red and processed meat, alcohol and salt; little…
