Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift
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Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. · Jun 2012
Multicenter Study[Do female medical graduates have different views on professional work and workload compared to their male colleagues? Results of a multicenter postal survey in Germany].
This study investigated the career preferences of medical graduates with regard to discipline, final position, preferred area of work, and work load after the completion of postgraduate according to gender in Germany. ⋯ The results demonstrate the persistence of traditional role models among medical graduates. Men aim at leading positions in the hospital whereas women prefer lower hospital positions or outpatient practices. Women look for part-time jobs, at least temporarily for child rearing whereas men continue to prefer full-time jobs.
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Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. · Jun 2012
[End-of-life care: experiences and expectations of bereaved relatives].
Within end-of-life care concepts, relatives of patients suffering from incurable illness are an important target group. This study aims to explore the experiences of relatives of deceased patients regarding health care delivery within the last days and weeks of life, and to work out implications for patient and relatives oriented improvement strategies. ⋯ Improving coordination of health care in particular with regard to the interfaces of outpatient and inpatient care, advanced care planning and strengthening "talking medicine" may contribute to optimize health care delivery for severely ill and dying patients and their relatives.
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Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. · Jun 2012
[The first 24 hours - the unconscious patient from the neurologist's viewpoint].
About 50 % of non-traumatic impairments of consciousness are caused by primary cerebral diseases such as epilepsy, intracerebral hemorrhage or meningoencephalitis. In addition to primary cerebral conditions, internal diseases can also lead to focal neurological symptoms or neuroimaging abnormalities. ⋯ A fast and structured diagnostic approach is crucial for ensuring a good prognosis and helps to miss relevant diagnostic steps. Potential diagnostic and therapeutic pitfalls must be kept in mind.