Patient Advocate

Unbureaucratic help The tasks of patient advocates are manifold: For example, they receive praise and complaints from patients, answer questions (e.g., regarding a patient’s rights) and try to mediate between patients and hospital staff when problems arise. Patients can also make suggestions and proposals for improvement to the patient advocate. The patient advocate then forwards … Patient Advocate

Depression and suicide

Introduction In a depression, the affected person is usually excessively depressed, depressed and joyless. Some people also feel a so-called “emptiness”. In the absence of a positive self-assessment, people with depression can also meet other people unlovingly. A feeling of guilt or worthlessness can rob them of any hope. They appear tired and lacking in … Depression and suicide

What should one do for oneself? | Depression – Information for relatives

What should one do for oneself? Besides understanding the illness of the relative, it is important to do a lot for yourself. This means not giving up hobbies, meeting friends, simply escaping from everyday life from time to time. Of course it always depends on how much contact you have with the patient and how … What should one do for oneself? | Depression – Information for relatives

Dealing with suicide threats | Depression – Information for relatives

Dealing with suicide threats Suicide threats are not uncommon in connection with depression and must be taken seriously. Nothing is worse than ignoring or trivialising them. It doesn’t matter whether they were actually meant seriously or were just said. We can never know 100% what is really going on in the patient. In most cities … Dealing with suicide threats | Depression – Information for relatives

Basics | Elbow Orthosis

Basics The elbow joint is a joint that consists of three partial joints and involves three bones: upper arm bone, ulna and radius. The following partial joints can be subdivided: A partial joint consists of humerus and ulna, the so-called humeroulnar joint. This is functionally a hinge joint that bends and stretches the forearm. The … Basics | Elbow Orthosis

Costs | Elbow Orthosis

Costs Elbow orthoses are available in many different price ranges. The price range starts at 20€ and goes up to over 300€. Of course the expensive orthoses are of higher quality and technically more complex. As with many technical devices, the principle applies that quality has its price. When buying an orthosis, the patient should … Costs | Elbow Orthosis

Elbow Orthosis

Definition An elbow orthosis is an orthopedic aid that is attached to the outside of the elbow. The elbow orthosis is similar to a scaffold that is intended to stabilize, relieve and correct the elbow and the muscles involved and is usually placed in the case of an injury to the elbow. Elbow orthoses can … Elbow Orthosis

Early intervention

Definition – What is early intervention? Early intervention is a collective term for various pedagogical and therapeutic measures to support physically or mentally handicapped children or children who are developing very slowly. Early intervention supports children from birth to school age and is intended to help prevent developmental disorders and alleviate possible consequences of disabilities. … Early intervention