Tag: Health policy
Cannabis: traffic light coalition votes for Lauterbach’s plans for legalization – politics
The traffic light coalition has approved the draft law by Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) to legalize cannabis. This clears the way for a radical reversal in German drug policy,…
Buschmann defends cannabis plans against criticism from judges’ association – politics
The federal government wants to take the first step towards the legalization of cannabis this Wednesday and will discuss a draft law by Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) in the…
Damage after corona vaccination: court demands expert opinion on side effects information – Bavaria
In the process of suspected corona vaccination damage, the Higher Regional Court (OLG) in Bamberg raised doubts as to whether the defendant manufacturer Astra Zeneca had provided sufficient information about…
Court demands expert opinion in the trial against Astra Zeneca – Bavaria
In the process of suspected corona vaccination damage, the Higher Regional Court (OLG) in Bamberg raised doubts as to whether the defendant manufacturer Astra Zeneca had provided sufficient information about…
By 2050 almost 1.1 million people in need of care in Bavaria – Bavaria
According to a new report, by 2050 there will be almost 1.1 million people in need of care in Bavaria. “In December 2021, 578,147 people in Bavaria were already in…
Blood test for cancer: modern charlatanry – Health
The Hamburg health insurance company Hanse Merkur offers a dubious blood test for cancer. It’s not the only health insurance company that reimburses useless procedures to lure members. That should…
gambling: "Sports betting is often the ticket to gambling addiction"
In Germany, the dependence on games of chance is spreading massively. Illegal machines and popular sports betting are to blame. The drug commissioner of the federal government wants to do…
SZ doctor column “Clinically seen”: Amar and Ahmed – health
Two brothers left their homeland, today they work as nurses in the hospital. Her story shows how important this profession is – for everyone involved. Episode 3 of the SZ…
More and more girls because of anxiety disorders in the hospital – Bavaria
In Bavaria, more and more adolescent girls with anxiety disorders are being treated in hospital. The number of affected 15 to 17 year olds rose in 2022 compared to the…
Pediatricians President demands emergency fee for unnecessary cases – politics
In view of the scarce resources in emergency care, the President of the Professional Association of Paediatricians, Thomas Fischbach, calls for parents to contribute in certain cases. “Emergency care must…