Dementia Dementia is a neurodegenerative disease that leads to a gradual loss of cognitive functions such as memory, thinking, orientation, understanding, calculation, learning ability and language. Although dementia can have various causes, the most common is...
Stress Stress is the body's natural response to a variety of challenges in life, which can cause feelings of tension, anxiety or fear. It is an adaptive response that can have both physical and emotional effects. Stress can have a variety of sources,...
Narrative medicine Narrative medicine is an advanced therapeutic approach that places great emphasis on the importance of patients' personal narratives in the context of healthcare. As part of this approach, patients are encouraged to share their stories...
Rehabilitation Various situations can occur in anyone's life that lead to the need for rehabilitation. Illnesses, injuries or advanced surgery can significantly affect an individual's ability to function physically, emotionally and socially....
Hospitalization, although often necessary for a patient's health, can cause a great deal of anxiety and fear. For many, it is associated with uncertainty, fear of medical procedures and separation from loved ones. Effective methods of reducing this anxiety are key, not only...
A key element in the humanisation of medicine is a deep understanding and consideration of the individual needs and expectations of each patient. This requires medical staff, especially doctors and nurses, to be open, empathetic and able to listen. Each...
Paramedics play a key role in the healthcare system, often being the first to respond to medical emergencies. The job requires not only extensive medical knowledge and technical skills, but also exceptional resilience....
Research ethics in medicine is a set of principles and guidelines designed to ensure that human research is conducted in a responsible manner that respects the dignity, rights and well-being of participants. It is the foundation upon which the humanisation of medicine is based,...
Every patient is unique, both physically and mentally. Each of us has our own life stories, personal experiences and diverse health needs. In the healthcare system, we encounter patients with a range of conditions, from chronic...
Health psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on the study and understanding of the impact of psychological factors on the health and health behaviour of individuals and societies. It is an integral part of today's health care system, and its role...
In an era of rapid advances in medical technology and increasing specialisation in health, integration of care is becoming a key element in the provision of quality healthcare services. Collaboration between laboratories and medical teams plays a role in this...
Equal access to healthcare is the foundation of an equitable medical system and a key determinant of public health. Ensuring that everyone, regardless of their economic status, location or ethnicity, has access to...
Nursing, being one of the oldest and most respected professions in the healthcare sector, is the backbone of medical systems around the world. The profession combines deep medical knowledge with extraordinary empathy, care and dedication to the well-being of...
Remote medical monitoring, also known as telemedicine or remote healthcare, is a rapidly growing field that uses digital technology to track the health of patients in real time, regardless of their physical...
A coma state, from a medical point of view, is a profound state of unconsciousness in which the patient does not respond to external stimuli and shows no signs of conscious activity. It is the result of severe brain damage, which can be caused by a variety of...