Tag #Healthcare

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Dutch Parliament Debates 'Stop-the-Pill' Consultations Amid Contraceptive Concerns

The Dutch Parliament is considering a proposal to have healthcare professionals offer women consultations on stopping hormonal contraception, prompted by concerns over declining reliable contraceptive use, rising STIs, and online misinformation; however, concerns exist regarding potential coercion a...

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Gender Equality
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Dutch Junior Doctor Working Conditions Remain Critical

A survey of 2000 Dutch junior doctors reveals that working conditions haven't improved in 10 years, with 25% experiencing burnout, 33% facing unwanted behavior, and most working six uncompensated overtime hours weekly; De Jonge Specialist calls for systemic change.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Hospital Bed Shortage Delays Girl's Throat Surgery Five Times

Due to a hospital bed shortage at Leicester Royal Infirmary, 13-year-old Lucy's tonsillectomy has been postponed five times since December, causing her significant distress and impacting her sleep apnoea.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Alzheimer's: A Personal and Scientific Perspective

Sandeep Jauhar's "The Brain of My Father" chronicles his father's struggle with Alzheimer's, revealing the devastating effects on individuals, families, and healthcare systems, and highlighting the need for improved treatments and societal understanding.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Conflicting Views on US Federal Spending Create Policy Challenges

A January 2023 AP-NORC poll of 1,147 U.S. adults reveals conflicting views on federal spending: while most believe the government overspends, strong majorities also want increased funding for Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other social programs, creating a challenge for lawmakers.

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No Poverty
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Planned Parenthood Faces Defunding Calls After Instagram Purge

Following HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s confirmation, Planned Parenthood's Instagram posts were deleted, prompting speculation and calls for defunding from conservative groups, while Planned Parenthood responded with cryptic social media messages and emphasized the risk to patients if funding is cut.

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elmundo.es
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Catalan Language Policy in Healthcare Sparks Complaints

Over 200 healthcare workers in Catalonia face yearly complaints for not using Catalan with patients, despite 50.2% of doctors primarily using Spanish, creating a linguistic tension amplified by increasing numbers of Spanish-speaking doctors from Latin America.

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Quality Education
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Fatal Accident Inquiry into Newborn's Death Highlights Hospital Infection Control Failures

Sophia Smith, a newborn with Down's syndrome, died at Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Children on April 11, 2017, from an MSSA infection acquired at the hospital, prompting a fatal accident inquiry to investigate potential systemic failures in infection control.

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UK's Healthcare Crisis: The Contradiction Between Immigration Policy and Reality

The UK's healthcare and social care systems are heavily reliant on immigrant workers, yet current political rhetoric and policies are increasingly hostile towards immigration, creating a critical contradiction and threatening the quality of care for the elderly and vulnerable.

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Liverpool Hospice Closure Protest: Hundreds Demonstrate Amid Staff Shortages

Hundreds protested in Liverpool against the potential closure of a 26-bed Marie Curie hospice inpatient unit, temporarily shut since July due to staff shortages, prompting anger from the community and local MP Maria Eagle.

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Good Health and Well-being
nos.nl
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Mangione Thanks Supporters Amidst Public Debate Over Healthcare

Luigi Mangione, arrested for the December murder of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson in New York, expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support, while a poll shows 41% of 18-29 year-olds viewing the murder as somewhat acceptable, reflecting criticism of the healthcare system.

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Reduced Inequality
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MND Diagnosis Leaves Shinty Player Facing Financial Crisis

Former shinty captain Lachlan Campbell, 47, from Spean Bridge, was diagnosed with MND three years ago, forcing him to give up his joinery business and struggle to access financial support, highlighting the significant financial burden the disease places on families.

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No Poverty

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