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News on medicine and health care in Slovakia
Health care debt deepened massively
The state university and teaching hospitals owe the most in unsettled invoices and levies.
Oncology patients still wait too long, even after head resigns
The reason for the long-term lack of beds and postponed surgeries is mostly missing medical staff.
New health minister: I'm a doctor first of all
While some praise the fact that the Health Ministry was taken over by an insider, others question Andrea Kalavská’s professionality and morality.
Vaccination holes threaten Slovakia
Parents often do not vaccinate their children when there is a low occurrence of a disease, chief hygienist says.
Slovak patients unhappy with “hotel services” in hospitals
In a chart compiled by the Dôvera private insurer, thousands of patients ranked the best and worst health facilities in Slovakia.
In ambulances, doctors have become more scarce
Doctors are replaced by rescuers with lower education instead.
A girl suffering from swine flu hospitalised in Kramáre
The kindergarten’s headmistress says she may have the H1N1 type.
Court: Slovak government put private health insurers at a disadvantage
The Court of Justice of the European Union issued a ruling concerning the alleged unjustified help to state-run insurance company.
Plastic surgery clinic dismissed following reports on dubious practices
First victim of the scandal concerning dubious plastic surgeries revealed by the Trend weekly.
Health Minister: Euro Health Consumer Index good news for Slovakia
Slovakia still struggles with informal payments to doctors by drug firms.
Flu is on the rise
In the third week of January, 6,184 patients were reported to have the flu or similar diseases.
Private doctors: eHealth causes problems and robs doctors of time meant for patients
Representative of private doctors complained that the recently launched system of electronic health care does not work properly yet, and that it makes the work of GPs difficult.
No more fees for epidurals or the presence of the father at birth
Several changes in hospital fees are planned for this year.
Outbreak of measles may bring new vaccination calendar
Six recent cases of measles reported in Bratislava has made health authorities prepare an immunology report – the first in 15 years.
Žilina Region might have bought overpriced CT scanners
The current representatives accuse the former governor of purchasing the devices for too much, but he rejects this.
Slovakia launches online health care
But some doctors warn against the problems the system might cause.
Infertility in men is increasing with those in their 40s better off then those in their 20s
Treatment of infertility can cost tens, or even several thousand euros. Only part of the cost is covered by health insurance companies.
Hygienists confirmed second case of measles in Bratislava
Measles are very infectious, virus spreading through the air.
Doctors will offer specific time appointments
But only on a voluntary basis.
Slovakia’s loss in fight for medicines agency headquarters not so tragic
Observers say diplomatic performance has had a great impact on the results.
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