Ugeskrift for laeger
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Sep 2006
[Waste of resources as a result of cancelled or delayed diagnostic imaging of hospitalized patients].
When diagnostic imaging is cancelled on short notice or an examination is delayed, the Imaging Department suffers a loss. Based on voluntary reporting of such events, we have estimated the total expenditure involved. ⋯ We conclude that there is a very large waste of resources caused by cancelled or delayed imaging examinations.
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Sep 2006
Review[Possibility for the health sector to actively contribute to peace-making and peace-keeping].
Conflict is one of the leading causes of death, disease and suffering. In the past, physicians mainly contributed to peace processes through humanitarian relief of suffering. ⋯ This article is a brief overview of current knowledge about the active role which health personnel can play in peace processes. This is described in more detail in international scientific journals under the terms ''Peace through Health'' and ''Health as a Bridge to Peace''.
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Countries like Mozambique and Tanzania have shown that some of the poorest countries in the world can make significant health gains with relatively limited additional financial resources. The global health development efforts are focused on the three health-related Millennium Development Goals, which have inspired the launch of important new Global Health Partnerships. The more focused global health development effort, matched with increased investments in health development, raises the prospective of further health gains in the coming years.
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Ugeskrift for laeger · Sep 2006
Review[HIV/AIDS spread and influence on other health-related Millennium Development Goals].
HIV/AIDS is threatening the development of countries with high HIV prevalence. This article analyses the impact of HIV/AIDS on the Millennium Development Goals for Health. ⋯ We find a strong correlation between HIV and child mortality and HIV and TB. We conclude that, in order to reach the Millennium Development Goals, health strategies must include a comprehensive and coordinated approach to fight major health problems including improved resource allocation.