All posts tagged "Healthcare"
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170News & BuzzFaul play: Is there really a problem with sick leave in Germany?
The German term for “Get well soon” – Gute Besserung – is shortened to “GB”. I can’t imagine such an abbreviation existing...
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311Expat EssentialsLane Henry: What you need to know about Dutch health insurance in 2026
When my inbox pings in mid-November each year, I know that it will be my least-fun email of the year. It’s a...
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268Expat EssentialsWhy you need the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), and how to get yours for free!
Most of us never think about hospital visits when planning our holidays but the truth is that regardless of how much planning...
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247Expat EssentialsGeorgia Lewis: The expat’s guide to accessing healthcare in the UK
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is admired around the world. It has also sparked debate as to whether a service based...
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359News & BuzzChris Loar: Berlin drug testing pilot project is about harm reduction, not permission to use
Despite Berlin being somewhat of a mecca for drug use and clubbing, substance testing has historically been illegal due to very strict...
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256Expat EssentialsHealth officials: Drug-resistant C. auris is spreading across Europe
Okay, expats in Europe, we see you all smug and comfortable, living your best lives, enjoying access to the some of the...
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342News & BuzzOzempic Crazy: Unmasking the psychiatric and societal side effects of GLP-1 agonists
A Nature article reveals emerging evidence that GLP-1 agonists have significant psychiatric side effects. I think it’s even worse than it seems,...
