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Swedish regional healthcare app run by chatbot makes serious errors
TechSeveral doctors warn that the medical app underestimates serious symptoms, which could have life-threatening consequences.
Your therapist, your doctor, your insurance plan – now in Google’s ad system
TechNaomi Brockwell: The threat isn’t always a hacker in a hoodie. Sometimes it’s a quiet decision in a California boardroom that compromises millions of people at once.
Rising medicine costs for Swedes – government blames “aging population”
SwedenCo-payments for prescription medicines will increase by 30% this summer - a decision that is expected to hit many sick and poor pensioners hard.
Record long queues for healthcare in Sweden
SwedenThe longest queues for health services since statistics began to be kept.
Doctors warn of staff shortages this summer
Sweden"The lack of staff means that important care is not provided, but it also means that care is difficult to scale up in an acute crisis", says Sofia Rydgren Stale, President of the Swedish Medical Association.
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Eight out of ten physicians affected by cuts
SwedenA large majority are also concerned that the cuts will lead to reduced access and quality of care in Sweden.
170,000 Swedes waiting for surgery
HealthThe long waiting periods mean that many people become so ill that surgery is no longer an option.
Matrix 8 Pro with GrapheneOS delivers top-class security, privacy and performance
TechWorld-class hardware – acclaimed for its display, camera, and performance – meets the world’s most secure mobile OS. The best of both worlds.
One in ten get infected after hospital visit
Sweden"In addition to human suffering, healthcare-associated infections contribute to antibiotic resistance", the Swedish Public Health Agency points out.
“Doctor Somalia” treated patients without a medical license
Sweden"They've tricked the system and deceived the patients", testifies the doctor who discovered the fraud.
Swedes think Sweden is headed in the wrong direction
SwedenGang crime and shootings are the main concerns of Swedes.
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