Doctors rank patients’ own assessment of their illness as least important in diagnosis – new study: Ground Picture/Shutterstock Medical paternalism, where “doctors know best” and patient views and opinions are considered to be of lower importance, is viewed as increasingly unacceptable. We are in an age where patient-centred care and shared-decision making is encouraged between …
Nazi doctors weren’t just ‘a few bad apples’, shows report – and simplistic stories won’t help guard against future medical abuses: Jewish children kept alive in Auschwitz for use in Mengele's medical experiments. Alexander Voronzow/Wikimedia Commons Extraordinary evil involves a total moral collapse across society caused by failure of individual humanity and ethical judgment. This …
Why a doctor’s empathy is important for keeping patients safe: fizkes/Shutterstock Avoiding fatal patient safety failures requires “a more empathetic and collaborative approach from doctors”, the UK’s parliamentary and health service ombudsman, Rob Behrens, recently argued in The Times. Reporters from the Times Health Commission, which aims to highlight health sector problems and suggest solutions, …
Menopausal women often turn to doctors who know little about the symptoms – here’s what needs to change: Menopause typically occurs at some period between the ages of 46 and 52. Preceding this transition, hormonal changes can cause a myriad of physical and psychological symptoms, such as hot flushes, brain fog, mood swings and a …
Humans weren’t the first engineers, doctors and farmers – bacteria, plants and animals have lots to teach us: There are hidden worlds in nature PeopleImages.com/Yuri A/Shutterstock Life existed without human beings for more than 99.9% of Earth’s history. Yet we often ignore the achievements of species that preceded us by billions of years. I explore …
Junior doctors: why pay isn’t the only reason thousands are striking: More than 36,000 junior doctors across England, Scotland and Wales are on strike from April 11-15. This is the second junior doctor strike this year. The key reason for these strikes is pay, with calls to increase junior doctor salaries by 35%. But this …
South African doctors are bound by many rules. Criminal charges for mistakes may have unintended consequences: Shutterstock Claims for financial compensation for medical mistakes in South Africa have been on the rise since 2007. Recently, however, criminal charges for medical errors have also become more prevalent. One such case is that of Dr Danie van …
People with faceblindness aren’t believed by their doctors – here’s what needs to change: People with faceblindness may even struggle to recognise photos of themselves. Stokkete/Shutterstock Imagine what life would be like if you couldn’t recognise your own family and friends unless they told you who they were. Now imagine no one will believe you …
Doctors are leaving Ireland and heading for Australia in droves – here’s why: kovop/Shutterstock In 2022, 442 Irish doctors were issued with temporary work visas for Australia. This is a significant number of doctors compared with the total that Ireland trains each year (725 graduated in 2021). Ireland has a long history of doctor emigration. …
GP numbers continue to fall but the UK isn’t unique in losing family doctors: The 2019 Conservative manifesto promised to increase the UK’s GP numbers by 6,000 by 2024. That target will clearly not be met. In fact, the proportion of GPs working full time in England has fallen compared with last year, according to …
Strep A: three doctors explain what you need to look out for: There has been a significant increase in the number of children with strep A infections in the UK over the past month compared with the same period in previous years. Sadly, nine children have died as a result of complications of this bacterial …
The challenges faced by doctors and nurses in conflict zones: Quite aside from the deadly and disorienting consequences for Ukraine’s citizens, Russia’s invasion places unique pressure on its doctors and nurses. Cardiac arrests, caesareans and appendectomies are now often accompanied by injuries that should be relatively rare: gunshot and shrapnel wounds, third-degree burns, double or …
South African doctors call for law reform, fearing a harsh penalty if patients die: Shutterstock In November 2021 the South African Medico-Legal Association joined other with leading healthcare organisations in South Africa in urging the government to review the culpable homicide law and its application in healthcare settings. The South African Medico-Legal Association represents medical …
South Africa in the news: South African doctors see signs omicron is milder than delta: As the omicron variant sweeps through South Africa, Dr. Unben Pillay is seeing dozens of sick patients a day. Yet he hasn’t had to send anyone to the hospital.: “South Africa” – BingNews Omicron Spreads Faster Than Delta, Reduces Vaccine …
South Africa in the news: South African doctors see signs omicron is milder than delta: Though it seems to be spreading faster, some doctors and medical experts suspect that the omicron version is causing milder COVID-19 symptoms than delta.: “South Africa” – BingNews Southern Africa Judiciary Members Trained on Legal Standards on Freedom of Expression: …
South Africa in the news: South African doctors see signs omicron is milder than delta: According to South Africa’s National Institute for Communicable Diseases: — Only about 30% of those hospitalized with COVID-19 in recent weeks have been seriously ill, less than half the rate as durin …: “South Africa” – BingNews Israeli study finds …
South Africa in the news: Canada should focus on vaccine equity — not travel bans — human rights advocate, doctors say: Canada donated up to $ 15 million to establish the South Africa Technology Transfer Hub, which could see regional development and production of mRNA vaccines and technologies, Tremblay said. The WHO …: “South Africa” …
South Africa in the news: Doctors Without Borders calls on SA health authority to speed up on brain fungus medicine: Cape Town – Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has slammed the SA Health Products Regulatory Authority (Sahpra) for delaying the registration of an anti-fungal medicine which could help cure meningitis in …: “South Africa” – BingNews …