Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz
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Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz · Nov 2009
Childhood vaccination schedules in Europe vary widely. Is this a problem?
Childhood vaccination programmes in Europe are basically very safe and effective. On the other hand there are very large differences between countries in the way they are organised. In this paper we analyse the immunisation schedules used in 29 European countries to highlight similarities and differences. ⋯ Any change in vaccination schedules is associated with costs. Thus, this process is worthy only if it can lead in the long run to an overall improvement in the national vaccination programmes. National sovereignty in the area of vaccination programmes prevails; therefore any step forward will be feasible only if consensus in Europe is reached.
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Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz · Sep 2009
Historical Article[The situation of the "small disciplines" using the example of the history, theory, and ethics of medicine].
There is no clearly defined concept of the "small disciplines" (i.e., smaller fields of study). They have minor facilities and therefore they do not take center stage in a medical school with regard to research and education. Thus, in times of tight resources, the necessity of those disciplines is questioned. ⋯ It is now established in almost all of the German medical schools. The paper describes the contemporary, sometimes controversially discussed situation of GTE stressing its importance for medical education and the scientific self-conception of medicine. The medical humanities are an essential location for the critical self-reflection of medicine - indispensable for medical schools and in the end also medical care.
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Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz · Aug 2009
[The German University Medicine Map].
The University Medicine Map is a major step towards the realization of more transparency regarding the overall services of the medical schools in research, teaching, and patient care within the German university system. It includes comparative information about all 36 medical schools in Germany for the following areas: legal framework, finance, personnel, medical research, teaching and medical education, as well as patient care. ⋯ Advantages and possible political implications for the higher education sector as well as the public domain are illustrated. Finally, the perspectives for future developments are indicated.
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Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz · Aug 2009
[Medical education in the dilemma between theory and praxis. The reforms in medical studies make an impact].
The 2002 German medical licensing regulations for physicians represent an interim end point of a development that demands stronger orientation of medical education towards practical skills training. Meanwhile the responsible institutions have implemented the regulations. The article portrays the history of this reform of medical studies and critically discusses the value of an early practical orientation during the course of medical education. The article stresses the value of medical knowledge, which must receive priority in order to sustain the high quality of medical practice.
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Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz · Jul 2009
Comparative Study[Report on notifications pursuant to Section 21 German Transfusion Act for 2007].
The present report contains the data collected in 2007, pursuant to Section 21 Transfusionsgesetz (German Transfusion Act), and an analysis of the supply situation over the past eight years. The recording of the data by online reporting is in the meantime well established and generally accepted. As in previous years, all blood donation centers located in Germany transmitted data on the collection, manufacture, import and export of blood components for transfusion, so that meaningful data are available. ⋯ The interest in the figures collected in compliance with Section 21, Transfusion Act remains high both in Germany and at the international level. Reliable data are available thanks to the evaluations of trends over years, above all on the availability of blood components for transfusion. In addition, the Paul Ehrlich Institute will continue to strive to meet the demands for high-quality information on the supply situation in the future.