As in the United States, European hospitals now face an inevitable result from escalating compensation payments made to medical injury patients - in the near future, premiums are expected to rise 25-100% in some EU countries.
Stephan Augustin (36), a Munich-based industrial designer, has scooped the international iF Design Award for his 'Watercone'.
The Trilux 554 series has been designed to meet sterile demands in clean rooms. Trilux-Lenze, the manufacturer reports:
Injuries caused by needles and other sharp medical devices - and the related risk of potentially fatal disease transmission - remain a major threat to medical staff.
France - Researchers have found new cervical smear tests to be unreliable and conclude that these should not replace conventional tests (PAP smears). Their study also emphasises the need to improve the 'hard evidence' in studies of new technologies. It also has implications for the regulation of medical devices and clinical practice, as well as hospital laboratory economics.
Philippe PIENS, Hospital Facilities Programmer at the Paris-based healthcare facility organisation and design feasibility advisory company HospiConseil, describes conflicting cross-border concepts and compromises, during the planning of a new, state-of-the-art maternity unit at the King Hamad General Hospital, Bahrain
Understandably, any development or re-design of a healthcare institution is multi-faceted, and, given the changes in healthcare delivery and politics,
The European Investment Bank (EIB), backed by the EU Member States, recently presented its financing options for public projects in the `human capital´ sector. Apart from investments in the education sector, this also expressly includes healthcare and hospital financing, to cover modernisation of old and construction of new facilities, plus equipment requirements (such as laboratory equipment,…
In a three part study in clinical and cost effectiveness of nurse practitioners (published by the BMA in the Emergency Medicine Journal 2003; 20:158-163) a team* from Sheffield University and the Northern General Hospital have concluded that “... a nurse practitioner minor injury service can provide a safe and effective service for the treatment of minor injury. However, the costs of such a…
Years after the first outbreak and spread of coronavirus Sars-CoV-2, its impact can still be felt in everyday life. Keep up-to-date with the latest research news, political developments, and background information on Covid-19.
The time when 'going green' in healthcare only referred to the colour of surgical gowns are long past: reducing CO₂ emissions, improving waste management and saving energy are essential for modern hospitals. Keep reading to find out what medical institutions can do to become more sustainable.
The latest issue of EUROPEAN HOSPITAL is here! We cover the advance of 3D printing into medical mainstream, the latest developments in women's health, pitfalls in doctor-patient communication, and much more. Click here to read the ePaper.
Long time underrepresented in both leadership positions and research design, women have come a long way in restoring gender equality in healthcare settings. Yet, many challenges still remain. Keep reading to find out more about latest research, initiatives for empowerment of female medical workes, and more.
From gynaecology to obstetrics, from breast cancer treatments to menopause research: the distinct medical needs of female patients are manifold. But also in many other areas of research, diagnostics and therapy, the awareness of women requiring different approaches than male patients is dawning. Keep reading to find out more.
Male and female patients should not receive the same treatment - but that is just the beginning: Increasing awareness of patient diversity leads to changes in diagnostics, therapy regimen, but also data management. Keep reading to find out more.
Harmful substances in the soil, water and air also endanger people's health. In recent years, environmental medicine has been increasingly concerned with the consequences of climate change.
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