Keywords: Staff Management

03/08/2013

To survive radiologists must become visible and valued

Radiologists work in dark, strange places often hidden in the basement of hospitals. Few doctors or medical staff visit these labyrinths, and for good reason. …

03/04/2013

Rogue Dutch doctor prompts calls for EU early warning system

There are too many loopholes that allow bad or fraudulent physicians to beat the system. …

02/25/2013

The pros and cons of tabletcomputers in radiology

Although not yet suitable for primary readings, tablet technology does offer potential for second opinions, sharing information with patients and clinicians, and seeking expert …

01/08/2013

Europe’s pressing need for transcultural competence

Patients with a migration background can create underestimated difficulties in healthcare systems in Western countries. …

01/07/2013

‘The perfect murder is one that isn’t actually discovered’

Austrian specialist: If the science is not used the impact on crime detection will be negative …

11/22/2012

Tonio Borg appointed as commissioner for health and consumer affairs

On Wednesday, 21 November, the Members of the European Parliament voted in favour of Commissioner-designate Tonio Borg following a period of extensive investigation. …

11/05/2012

Increased automation speeds up results

Siemens platform provides tracking, biochemistry, haematology, serology and coagulation services in a single automated laboratory solution …

09/03/2012

MBAs versus MDs

Are physicians poor managers? Do trained managers kill humanity? Michael Krassnitzer sought answers from Dr Markus Schwarz from the international executive search consultancy Egon …

07/02/2012

“Work-life balance not yet a topic in thoracic radiology”

This year sees the 20th anniversary of the European Society of Thoracic Imaging’s inaugural meeting. However, the ESTI 2012 in London will not only look back at the beginnings …

05/11/2012

ICN stresses critical need for evidence-based approach to nursing services

On the occasion of International Nurses Day 2012, the International Council of Nurses calls for an increase in evidence-informed decision making and practice. Nurses are often …

04/30/2012

Seeing eye to eye

Heidelberg’s doctor/nurse equal partnership concept raises staff/patient satisfaction. For the past decade the surgery and anaesthesiology departments at Heidelberg’s 340-bed …

02/23/2012

The Max Harry Weil Lecture at the ISICEM 2012

With his clinical and experimental research on the acute care of critically ill patients through round-the-clock monitoring of the vital functions Max Harry Weil revolutionised …

01/20/2012

Fylde Coast Medical Service is one of the first out-of-hours care providers in England

Fylde Coast Medical Service (FCMS) is one of the first out-of-hours primary care providers in England to pilot the Department of Health’s new initiative, NHS 111, using Advanced …

01/06/2012

Birmingham hospital leads the way on hourly nursing rounds

Patients in the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham are already enjoying the benefits of the scheme which aims to tailor nursing care to their individual needs via hourly …

12/19/2011

Hospitals need to promote health for all

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10/20/2011

EHFG 2011 - ‘There are too many unnecessary operations!’

Participants at European Health Forum Gastein 2011 (EHFG) agreed: the tendency in Germany and Austria is to operate far too soon (particularly for hip, knee and disc surgery), and …

08/31/2011

The role of hospital management consultants

‘Public hospitals are not yet acknowledging the necessity of engaging management consultants in the same way as private institutions. Management and organisational consultancy …

08/30/2011

Diverse views, similar aims

The 1st European Hospital Conference (EHC) will see three important organisations face up to their differences in what promises to be a great debate: During our interview with Dr …

08/26/2011

RESPONSE trial results

Studies show that when a nurse follows patients after a cardiovascular crisis those patients stay healthier, live longer and reduce the risk of returning to hospital. Now the …

07/08/2011

The best hospitals are run by physicians

Top-performing hospitals are typically ones headed by a medical doctor rather than a manager. That is the finding from a new study of what makes a good hospital. The research, to …