Atencion primaria
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To assess the job satisfaction (JS) of physiotherapists in Spain and their relationship with occupational violence, as with other socio-demographic, health, and occupational factors. ⋯ Almost 47% of the respondents had very high JS values. Certain areas of work as well as positive health factors have been linked to very high JS. Psychological violence is the form of violence that, independently of the other factors analysed, leads to lower JS.
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The high incidence of obesity in our environment, the progressive and recurrent nature of this disease makes it necessary to know and use all the possibilities of prevention and treatment. When a person suffers from obesity we must offer a treatment plan with specific objectives that will include healthy eating, physical activity and, if necessary, treatment with medication or even surgery. At present in Spain, there are 3 medications available: New molecules will soon be marketed that will expand the treatment possibilities, which will also be reviewed in this article.
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The entry into force of the Organic Law on the Regulation of Euthanasia in June 2021 obliges clinicians to reconsider their professional work, in the face of a new service that expands the limits of what was considered correct until then. This new service affects the entire healthcare system, but especially primary care professionals. Beyond the procedural and moral aspects, it is necessary to rethink the assessment of the patient who expresses a wish to die. ⋯ Besides, in the face of an administrative process that will necessarily be long, adapting the therapeutic efforts and sedation should be considered as possible options. We understand that it is essential not to create false expectations for patients/families and not to overload healthcare professionals with administrative tasks that will be futile. It is difficult to balance these in the face of a request for a right to which the patient should always have access.