Ambulance Association calls for security guards on high-risk callouts
The ambulance union is demanding security guards for risky calls after the murder of an ambulance paramedic in Harmånger, Gävleborg, last year, according to Dagens Medicin.
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Västra Götaland warns of serious blood shortage, needs more donations
The Västra Götaland region needs to replenish its blood stocks after high consumption in recent weeks. "The situation is serious," says Anna Wiberg, chief physician in transfusion medicine in the region, in a comment.
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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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Big differences in gifts for 25 years of faithful service
All regions reward employees after 25 years of long and loyal service - but there are large differences in the value of the gifts, a survey by the Hospital Physician shows.
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Health center shut down - 5,000 forced to change care
The region is canceling its agreement with a health center south of Gothenburg. Now nearly 5,000 people will be re-listed with other health centers, writes GP.
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Elderly man kicked in the head in Mellerud, two arrested
A man in his 70s was taken to hospital after a suspected serious assault in Mellerud on Saturday afternoon.
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S warns of criminals in healthcare, wants permit requirement for new healthcare businesses
S is raising the alarm about criminals in healthcare and wants to introduce permit requirements for anyone seeking to start a healthcare business.
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Prosecution in healthcare company scandal - bought luxury with tax money
Using fraudulent invoices and tax fraud, they are said to have obtained millions in public funds over several years and to have bought luxury cars, expensive clothes and bags. Eleven people are now being charged with serious financial crimes in a large Western Swedish fraud case involving healthcare companies.
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Critical blood shortage in Västra Götaland
Blood stocks in Västra Götaland are critically low ahead of Christmas, warns Sahlgrenska University Hospital. Other regions also need extra blood ahead of the holidays.
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Skåne moves forward with Millennium
The Millennium medical record system appears to be about to be scrapped in the Västra Götaland region. However, work is continuing in Region Skåne to introduce the care system, reports P4 Malmöhus.
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Now Millennium can be scrapped: "Huge relief"
It is expected to cost several billion kronor extra. But the Västra Götaland Region is still proposed to scrap the heavily criticized Millennium medical record system. It is a huge relief, says Emelie Hultberg, chairwoman of the Västra Götaland Medical Association.
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Västlänken Contractor Faces Billion-Kronor Claim for Cost Overruns
Systematic deficiencies have led to unacceptable cost increases for one of the West Link's sub-projects in Gothenburg, according to the Swedish Transport Administration. Now the authority is directing sharp criticism towards one of the contractors – and is demanding back billions of kronor.
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Tips to Ease Job Anxiety After Vacation
August is approaching with giant strides, and for many it is now time to end the vacation. It is quite common to feel a certain anxiety, says psychologist Susanne Ellbin, who tips to start softly.
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