Health expert Andres Võrk warned that cuts to health insurance costs may lead to an increase in waiting times, as the number of services decreases and demand grows with the aging population. (translated)
Marit Märk emphasizes that in the emergency medical department (EMO), victims of violence may not always express the true cause of their injuries, which can lead to dangerous situations going unnoticed and the need to improve the cooperation between healthcare and social services in assisting victims. (translated)
A new technology that allows paralyzed individuals to communicate through a brain-computer interface using light brings promises for long-term use as well as several technical and ethical issues. (translated)
In Estonia, healthcare workers often have to solve language barriers alone when communicating with non-native speaking patients, as the organization and funding of systematic translation services is inadequate, leading to poor understanding of health-related information and inequality. (translated)
U.S. health official David Morens admitted to concealing correspondence while he secretly restored funding to the Wuhan laboratory in China and debunked the lab's connections to the origin of the Covid-19 virus. (translated)
In Estonia, the interest in studying nursing has grown, but at least 4,000 nurses are still missing, which raises a significant question about the quality and accessibility of healthcare. (translated)
The emergency medicine department faces complex situations where unfavorable treatment outcomes are often caused not only by incorrect decisions but also by a chain of events and system failure points; therefore, it is important to learn from cases and ensure quality primary care and information exchange to prevent treatment errors. (translated)
The Estonian government approved new changes to the rehabilitation system, according to which access to services will no longer depend on the severity of disability, but rather on the impact of a person's health condition on daily life, and the reform will lead to a simplified application process and better cooperation between various specialists. (translated)
Mart Vain criticizes that due to health concerns in the Estonian labor market, experienced and educated workers leave too early, which suppresses competitiveness, emphasizing the need to prioritize healthcare and prevention to extend healthy lifespan and improve work contribution. (translated)
USA president Donald Trump signed an order affecting children's vaccinations, supporting the distribution of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine as three separate vaccines, which has caused doctors to express concerns about the declining reliability of scientific evidence. (translated)
According to Estonian health experts, the current government cannot leave the health fund's nearly one hundred million euro financial issue for the new government to solve, as this could lead to increased costs of medical care and significantly increase the need for individuals to cover personal expenses when receiving medical assistance. (translated)
Allan Eichenbaum criticizes the healthcare system in Estonia, which leaves many people without necessary medical care, and calls for the establishment of mandatory universal health insurance, which should ensure access to healthcare services for all residents, similar to the system in Australia. (translated)
The article discusses the role of emergency medical services in the Estonian healthcare system, emphasizing that while EMS is not always necessary, many elderly and mobility-impaired patients require safe transport to healthcare facilities, and it points out that geographical specifics can affect the response time of EMS, which can be crucial in critical situations. (translated)
A study conducted by researchers from the Estonian University of Life Sciences together with Ukrainian colleagues shows that armed conflicts accelerate the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, as environmental pollution and the deterioration of health care systems in war zones lead to increased drug resistance. (translated)
Riina Solman positsioonib, et riik ei peaks teenima ravikindlustuse kaudu vaesemate inimeste pealt ja rõhutab, et arutelu ravikindlustuse üle on vajalik, kuna see mõjutab märkimisväärset osa elanikkonnast, kelle sissetulek on ebaregulaarne ja kes vajavad sotsiaalteenuseid, kuid kellele ei saa kehtestada lisakoormust, mis süvendab nende toimetulekuraskusi. #ravikindlustus #sotsiaalkindlustus #tervishoid
Tartu ülikooli ökonomeetria õppejõud Andres Võrk rõhutab, et Eestis on ligi 90 000 tööealist inimest ilma ravikindlustuseta ning ettepanek kõigile kohustuslikuks ravikindlustuseks võiks tugevdada solidaarsusel põhinevat tervishoiusüsteemi ning vähendada riigi tervisekassa defitsiiti. #ravikindlustus #tervishoid #Eesti
Endine sotsiaalminister Jevgeni Ossinovski ütles, et universaalne ravikindlustus ei lahenda Eestis tervishoiu rahastamise probleeme, mis on tingitud vananevast rahvastikust ja kasvavatest meditsiinikuludest, ning rõhutas, et kõikjal peavad püsivalt elavad inimesed saama ravikindlustust, et tagada solidaarsus ja vähendada erinevusi tervishoius. #ravikindlustus #tervishoid #sotsiaalmaks
Eesti tervishoiueksperdid soovitavad muuta ravikindlustuse kohustuslikuks, et tagada katte puuduvatele tööealistele isikutele, kellel on ravikindlustus praegu sageli puudulik, kuid ideed kritiseerivad mõned poliitikud, kes muretsevad maksete koormuse ja sotsiaalselt haavatavate isikute olukorra üle. #ravikindlustus #Eesti #tervishoid
Eesti terviseökonomistid hoiatavad, et riigis on 7,2% elanikkonnast ravikindlustuseta, mis süvendab sotsiaalset ebavõrdsust ja viib sarnase olukorrani nagu Ameerika Ühendriikides, ning soovitavad kõigile elanikele kohustuslikku ravikindlustust, et tagada parem ligipääs tervishoiuteenustele ja ennetusele. #ravikindlustus #tervishoid #Eesti
Uganda palub lõpetada Ebola-piirangud, kuna riik vabastas haiglast viimase Ebola patsiendi, mistõttu algas Maailma Terviseorganisatsiooni nõuete kohane 42-päevane loendus Ebola-vaba staatuse saavutamiseks. #Ebola #Uganda #Tervishoid
