Patient Dies After Falling From Nyköping Hospital Balcony, Door Failed to Lock
An elderly man died after falling from a fourth-floor balcony at Nyköping Hospital this summer.
Sweden
Public Transport Fares Cut Across Most Swedish Regions for Six Months
Now it will be cheaper to take public transport for six months. At least 16 of the country's 21 regions are cutting fares, according to a survey conducted by TT. "I'm happy that prices will be reduced, but the problem is that we haven't had time to prepare. Now we risk increased congestion," says Jakop Dalunde (MP), regional councillor for transport in Stockholm.
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System down - Region Sörmland in stand-by mode after IT disruption
Region Sörmland is experiencing IT problems. Several systems are down, and the region has gone into emergency mode.
Sweden
This is how much Sweden's regions offer in compensation to healthcare workers
Some regions are offering tens of thousands of kronor to healthcare workers who may consider rescheduling their summer vacations. Others are offering no compensation at all. Here's the situation across Sweden's regions.
Business
Major differences in compulsory care: "Not successful"
Patients whose first encounter with psychiatry has taken place under duress are at greatest risk of being involuntarily hospitalized again and also have an increased risk of suicide, according to a survey by the National Board of Health and Welfare.
Sweden
Child's Heart Defect Discovered Too Late, Leading to Tragic Death
Despite several hospital visits, a heart defect was not discovered in time and the small child died. Region Sörmland has found several deficiencies that may have led to the incident, according to Eskilstuna-Kuriren.
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