Global COVID-19 Response: “A Collective Failure”
The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB) has released its second report ‘A World in Disorder,’ in which it harshly criticises the... Read more
Outcome Measures for Multimorbidity in LMIC Context
The global burden of multimorbidity – or the co-existence of two or more chronic conditions in the same person – is greatest in low-income... Read more
Lockdowns and Reopenings: Local vs. Larger-Scale
Lockdowns and other restrictive measures (e.g. travel curbs) have been imposed by governments as a means to control coronavirus spread... Read more
Adapting Medtech Supply to COVID-19 Demand
A recent report from McKinsey looks into the challenges manufacturers and suppliers of medtech products have been facing since the start of... Read more
Palliative vs. Standard Care
In the UK, a multicentre randomised clinical trial was conducted between April 2015 and November 2017 to evaluate the effectiveness of short-term... Read more
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The Power of Nurses
My dear readers, It is time again for thoughts from the island. I went to Iceland/Selfoss last month and attended the European Nurse Director Association (ENDA) congress. I am a board member of this great association. Therefore, I met my fellow board members, colleagues and friends in person after meeting each other on a monthly base... Read more
Schadenfreude is not acceptable! How German Journalism Gets Me
My dear readers, It is time for thoughts from the island again. Before I share more, I hope you are all okay – despite the heat waves. As I said in my previous articles, what will be next? What else do we have to overcome, or is this our future - living and dealing with extreme situations, i.e. pandemics, war, climate chaos etc.? This... Read more
Is Nursing Without a Mask Strange?
Before I go on my annual leave, I thought I'd drop a line. Last week I did my first shift in a little private hospital in my hometown. When I arrived on the ward, I called in at the Sister's office. As I headed towards her door, I realised I was the only nurse wearing a mask. I was still in my civilian clothes, and as I said, my mask was... Read more
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2021 08 Oct
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Improving Medical Technology Management Through Value Partnerships
2021 03 Aug
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How to Create the Healing Environment of the Future
2021 03 Aug
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The Future of Critical Care: The Human Capital
This article will focus on the non-clinical, human aspects of critical... Read more
Why I became a radiology whistleblower
Whistleblowers who raise concerns continue to be at risk of losing their... Read more
The Importance of Body Language
Summary: Medical Professions Consultant, Annemiek Nooteboom, discusses... Read more
Electronic clinical handover: a simple solution to a complex problem
A simple solution to a complex problem. Implementing electronic clinic Read more
Finance, Skills Gap, Governance: Addressing CIO Challenges
Summary: With finance, skills and strategy all obstacles for the healthcare... Read more
Female Physician Infertility in the U.S.
The rate of infertility is much higher among female physicians than in... Read more
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