When Dr. Susan Steen was a resident, one of her colleagues said that being a neurologist is “treating the undiagnosable and and diagnosing the untreatable.” She agrees that one of the main challenges of working within neurology is that there…
Human-animal embryo experiments
Japan's government approved a request by scientists to conduct stem-cell experiments to create an animal-human hybrid and allow it to be brought to term. According to researchers, the goal of the experiment is to create organs viable for transplant into…
European heatwaves and health risks
Although many of us enjoy the sunshine, as a result of climate change we are increasingly likely to experience extreme summer temperatures. Britain had its second hottest day ever recorded during the heatwave the 25th of July 2019, with temperatures…
Breaking bad news to patients
Breaking bad news is always a complex and sensitive task that requires practice and a considerate, tactful approach. In addition to the verbal component of providing medical information, it also requires other skills such as responding to patients' emotional reactions, involving…
Employee well-being in healthcare systems
Keeping employees healthy and happy is pivotal to ensure optimum performance and progression of any business, particularly in hospitals and healthcare systems. Common strategies that can be taken within a company may include free eye tests, healthy food options, and…