Healthcare quality

The fear of lawsuits alleging malpractice are prompting an increasing number of doctors to practice so-called "defensive medicine" and order tests that are not medically necessary. 

Six out of 10 patients suffering from long-term health problems in Greece do not have a health adviser and four in 10 are forced to follow treatment regimens that do not suit their needs, according to the preliminary findings of a new study.

At the top of the checklist are fuel efficiency and safety

A network of 10 public hospitals will be spearheading a new program for improving procedures aimed at preventing hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), comprising teams of experts from different organizations and health facilities.

The Presidential Administration on Tuesday is set to mark the World Patient Safety Day by illuminating the Cotroceni Palace with an Orange light.

The government has adopted amendments to the Ordinance on the Terms, Rules and Procedure for Regulation and Registration of the Prices of Medicinal Products.

The rule is that a medicinal product cannot be sold at medical establishments at a price higher than the value paid by public money for the relevant medicinal product formed on the basis of a reference value.

,,Healthcare is one of the main priorities of any prosperous country.

The Education Ministry has prepared guideline booklets for Syrians under temporary protection status in Turkey to inform them about counseling services in order to facilitate students’ integration.

Healthcare is a fantastic industry to get into.  Not only is it an industry that is crying out for workers at the moment, but there are also a wide range of careers to choose from.  If you're the type of person who wants to care for others, but doesn't necessarily want to be in a patient-facing position, healthcare legal policies and ethics could be a good career choice.

The Turkish government is starting the "second phase in its transformation of the health sector" with a view to attracting patients from abroad, according to Health Minister Recep Akdağ.