Tag #Medical Professionals

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Nearly 24% of Doctors Guilty of Sexual Misconduct Allowed to Continue Practicing

A review of 222 Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) cases between August 2023 and 2024 found that 24% of doctors found guilty of sexual misconduct received suspensions instead of being struck off, despite accusations ranging from rape to offences against children.

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Gender Equality
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France: Social Security Monitors General Practitioners' Sick Leave Prescriptions

Starting September 1st, approximately 500 French general practitioners are under surveillance by the French National Health Insurance (Assurance Maladie) due to high sick leave prescription rates, prompting a 20-30% reduction in prescriptions for six months.

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europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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China Tightens Regulations on Online Health Information

China's cyberspace and health regulators announced new rules to curb misinformation and unethical practices in online health content, requiring verification of medical credentials, source attribution, and banning medical product advertisements; the measures follow a report showing 92 percent of inte...

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Gaza Doctor Detained by Israel, Facing Alleged Abuse and Starvation

Israeli authorities have detained Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, since December 2024, subjecting him to alleged severe beatings, starvation, and denial of medical care, according to his lawyer, while over 100 other medical professionals remain detained, raising conc...

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Catalan Government Relaxes Language Rules for Doctors Amidst Disability Claim Backlog

To alleviate a 30% vacancy rate at the Catalan Institute of Medical Assessments (ICAM) resulting in over 20,000 citizens waiting more than 18 months for long-term disability assessments, the Catalan government will temporarily lower language requirements for new medical hires, requiring C1 Catalan p...

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welt.de
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Widespread Non-Compliance with Electronic Time Recording at Bavarian University Hospitals

A survey by the Marburger Bund reveals that nearly 60 percent of Bavarian university hospitals still use manual time recording for physicians, despite a January 1, 2025, legal mandate requiring electronic recording; the union calls this situation "intransparent and unlawful".

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Kamchatka Oncologists Awarded for Earthquake Response

Four Kamchatka oncologists received the Pirogov Order, and two received the Honored Doctor of the Russian Federation title, for continuing a surgery during an 8.5 magnitude earthquake on July 30th, while others helped evacuate patients from a maternity ward.

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theguardian.com
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Ahpra Faces Criticism Over Investigations into Doctors' Gaza Conflict Social Media Posts

Multiple Australian GPs faced Ahpra investigations for social media posts criticizing the Gaza conflict, prompting the RACGP to request faster complaint processing and clearer social media guidelines from Ahpra, due to the significant distress and reputational harm caused to practitioners; Dr. Steph...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Antonov An-24 Crash in Russia Kills All Onboard

An Antonov An-24 passenger plane crashed near Tynda, Russia on September 4th, 2023, killing all aboard including several families and prominent figures such as a renowned surgeon and a couple of doctors. The incident occurred amidst poor weather conditions.

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First Wholly Foreign-Owned Hospital Opens in Shanghai

DeltaHealth Hospital Shanghai, the first wholly foreign-owned hospital in the city and the first foreign-owned cardiovascular specialty hospital in China, opened after receiving its business license, reflecting China's broader policy of increasing foreign participation in its healthcare sector.

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Israel's Medical Workforce Growth Lags Behind OECD Averages

A Health Ministry report reveals that while Israel's number of doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals is growing, the per capita rate falls below OECD averages; the government is implementing various initiatives to improve the situation.

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Spanish Doctors Protest Healthcare Bill

Approximately 1,000 doctors protested in Madrid against a draft healthcare bill, citing concerns over working conditions, pay, and private practice regulations; the demonstration caused traffic disruptions and involved various medical colleges and unions.

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