One in four doctors says they don't have time to work with patients during working hours. Many don't have time to take breaks and have difficulty recovering, according to a survey. Healthcare is likely to suffer when employees are under pressure, says Elin Karlsson, first vice president of the Swedish Medical Association.
SwedenFrom a medical perspective, one views positively an extended civil duty within healthcare. But first, the daily operations must be strengthened. Quite frankly, we must first have the capacity to manage daily life, that is priority one, says Elin Karlsson, chairperson of the Hospital Physicians' Association.
SwedenThe state must take over the responsibility for the emergency hospitals to ensure that healthcare is based on national needs and planned with long-term perspective, writes Elin Karlsson, chairperson of the Hospital Doctors, on Svenska Dagbladet's debate page.
SwedenThe newspaper Sjukhusläkaren's examination of lex Maria cases from last year shows that lack of beds contributed to the death of 100 people in hospitals, writes Elin Karlsson, Sjukhusläkarna, in DN Debatt.
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