Imagine walking into a prison in Africa. The walls are high, the atmosphere is tense, and the challenges are enormous. But what if technology could change that? Artificial intelligence (AI) is stepping into the world of forensic psychiatry, aiming to shake things up. AI could be a game-changer. Think about it: AI could help screen inmates more efficiently, a...
Imagine a bustling workplace where doctors, nurses, and specialists all come together to help patients. This is the idea behind interprofessional education (IPE), where different healthcare professionals learn and work together. But what makes this teamwork easy or hard? First, let's talk about the challenges. One big issue is that different professions have their o...
Imagine being a doctor, nurse, or any healthcare worker. You're there to help people, right? But what happens when the public starts to think badly of your job? This is what we call occupational stigma. In China, it's been a big problem lately. Why? Because of things like doctors taking bribes, or even fighting with patients. Now, most people think about how this aff...
People with mental health issues often end up needing emergency care. Ambulance services are there to help anyone, at any time, in any place. This means they deal with a wide range of situations, including mental health crises. The job of an ambulance crew is to provide care and treatment to people who have sudden health problems or injuries. This happens 24/7, no ma...
People are curious about the idea of a single vaccine that could protect against both flu and COVID-19. This is not just about convenience, but also about how well it might work. The question is, would people rather have one shot that does both or stick to the separate ones they already know? It's not just about what doctors think, but also what everyday people want....
Learning human anatomy can be a real challenge, but mobile apps are changing the game. These apps offer a flexible, interactive, and personalized way to study, making it easier for students and healthcare professionals to grasp complex concepts. Imagine having a 3D model of the human body right in your pocket. This is what many anatomy apps provide, allowing users t...
Healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers aren’t just interested in getting to know a person’s symptoms. They want to know how well treatments are working in the long term. This study delves into the opinions of patients with a type of condition called a functional neurological disorder (FND). The study is about how we can better measure the impact of treat...
People with long-term health conditions need strong self-care. It’s a big help when medical students encourage them and teach them what to do but we have seen others who do not help yet. Health professionals learn how to do this in medical school. This study tested people training to be nurses and physios. Special questionnaires help researchers to divide these peop...
Hidden skin disease HS is more than just a skin issue. It has a strong impact on the life of the patients. The main problem is, doctors aren"t always familiar with it. This causes delays on patients getting the help they need. This new study hopes to change that. The study is called HELyx, happens in Germany and focuses on making HS doctors and non-HS doctors scr...
Intensive care units (ICUs) are high-stakes environments where every decision can have life or death consequences. Imagine a team of doctors, nurses, and specialists working together to save lives. Now imagine that it's decision time. Should they continue treatment, or is it time to let go? This is where ethics come into play. Everyone on the team has a say. Everyon...