Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 2, 2025
07:50
A Metadata Extraction Approach for Clinical Case Reports to Enable Advanced Understanding of Biomedical Concepts
Published on: September 20, 2018
16.0K
[The limits of internal medicine]
1Ärztliches Direktorat, LMU Klinikum München, Marchioninistraße 15, 81377, München, Deutschland. markus.lerch@med.uni-muenchen.de.
Innere Medizin (Heidelberg, Germany)
|April 13, 2023
Summary
German internists must address physician-assisted suicide, learn from the COVID-19 pandemic, and improve healthcare digitalization and data protection. Addressing these challenges is crucial for advancing internal medicine and patient care.
Area of Science:
- Internal Medicine
- Healthcare Policy
- Medical Ethics
Context:
- The 128th Congress of the German Society of Internal Medicine addressed key challenges facing the field.
- Focus areas included physician-assisted suicide, pandemic response, healthcare digitalization, and data protection regulations.
Purpose:
- To highlight critical issues at the intersection of internal medicine, societal changes, and healthcare system deficits.
- To prompt discussion and action among medical professionals regarding complex ethical and systemic challenges.
Summary:
- The presidential address covered physician-assisted suicide, drawing comparisons with international practices and urging German internists to engage with the issue.
- Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, including vaccine hesitancy and the limited role of clinical disciplines in policy discussions, were examined.
- Significant deficits in the German healthcare system's digital maturity and a unique approach to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) implementation were identified as critical areas needing reform.
Impact:
- Calls for greater physician involvement in digital transformation to enhance patient care.
- Advocates for a revised legal framework to facilitate pragmatic and progressive use of patient data for research and safety.
- Emphasizes the need for proactive engagement with ethical dilemmas like physician-assisted suicide within the medical community.
Related Concept Videos
01:12Internal Anatomy of the Kidney
2.4K
The kidneys are essential organs in the human body, performing a myriad of tasks that maintain homeostasis and overall health.
Anatomical Position and Dimensions
The kidneys are retroperitoneal organs positioned against the posterior abdominal wall on either side of the spine, roughly between the twelfth thoracic and third lumbar vertebrae. Each kidney is typically 10-12 cm long, 5-6 cm wide, and 3-4 cm thick, weighing about 150 grams.
Renal Cortex
The outermost region of the kidney is the...
Anatomical Position and Dimensions
The kidneys are retroperitoneal organs positioned against the posterior abdominal wall on either side of the spine, roughly between the twelfth thoracic and third lumbar vertebrae. Each kidney is typically 10-12 cm long, 5-6 cm wide, and 3-4 cm thick, weighing about 150 grams.
Renal Cortex
The outermost region of the kidney is the...
2.4K
01:29Microorganisms in Medicine and Therapeutics
93
Microorganisms play a fundamental role in vaccine development, gene therapy, and therapeutic production. Their biological properties are harnessed to advance medicine and public health. Beyond immunization, microorganisms contribute to gut health, antibiotic synthesis, and genetic disease treatment.Live Attenuated and Inactivated VaccinesLive attenuated vaccines, such as the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, utilize weakened forms of pathogens to closely resemble natural infections.
93
01:18Endocarditis III: Medical Management
10
Infective endocarditis management involves a multifaceted approach encompassing infection prevention, lifestyle modifications, pharmacological therapy, and surgical management.Infection Prevention:Hand Hygiene: Thorough handwashing is crucial to prevent the spread of infection. Hand hygiene should be performed regularly, especially before and after using the restroom.Oral Hygiene: Good oral hygiene is essential. It includes brushing teeth immediately after waking up and before bed, flossing...
10
01:15Methods of Documentation VI: Case Management Model
607
The case management model is a multidisciplinary approach that involves healthcare professionals from diverse disciplines, such as physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and pharmacists, working collaboratively to address the various needs of patients. Each healthcare professional brings unique expertise and perspectives, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition and tailoring treatment plans accordingly.
For example, a patient with a chronic...
For example, a patient with a chronic...
607
01:28Esophageal Varices-II: Clinical Features and Management
105
Esophageal varices often manifest as gastrointestinal bleeding episodes, presenting symptoms like hematemesis (vomiting of blood), hematochezia (passing fresh blood via the rectum), and melena (black, tarry stools). Other signs can include weight loss, anorexia, abdominal discomfort, jaundice, pruritus, altered mental status, and muscle cramps.
In the initial assessment, a thorough review of the patient's medical history is vital to identify risk factors such as liver disease, alcohol...
In the initial assessment, a thorough review of the patient's medical history is vital to identify risk factors such as liver disease, alcohol...
105
01:26Methods of Documentation II: POMR
1.0K
The Problem-Oriented Medical Record (POMR) revolutionized medical record-keeping by introducing a systematic approach focusing on the patient's problems rather than merely listing symptoms. Dr. Lawrence Weed's introduction of this method in the 1960s marked a significant advancement in medical documentation. The POMR framework consists of four key components: the database, problem list, plan of care, and progress notes.
1.0K