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A beginner's guide to healthcare in Sweden

WEBSweden’s healthcare guarantee, vårdgarantin, ensures you will be offered an appointment with a clinic or specialist within 90 days. In some counties you are able …

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EXPLAINED: What to do if you face a long wait for healthcare in …

WEBYou can ring the specialist yourself and tell their receptionist that you are very flexible, and ask to be put on the back-up list. This is particularly useful if you're waiting …

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IN NUMBERS: Excess mortality in Sweden during pandemic now …

WEBBut Sweden's death rate was relatively low throughout the second half of last year, meaning its cumulative Covid-19 death rate over the pandemic is now lower than …

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Sweden rolls out new Covid-19 measures to curb rise in infections

WEBFrom December 8th, employers should enable staff to work from home (universities may continue on-campus teaching, but should avoid large gatherings), …

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How the Swedish healthcare system works

WEBIf you have a Swedish personal number, you're automatically in the system and will be eligible for the same healthcare treatment and (low) costs as Swedish …

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Here's what healthcare workers in Sweden are saying

WEBIntensive care nurse Anna Helmerson outside Karolinska University hospital. Photo: Fredrik Sandberg/TT Sweden's doctors and nurses are on the front line in the …

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A doctor answers: Is private healthcare in Sweden worth it

WEBThe question is: as a Swede himself, does Dr. Björkström believe that private healthcare is worth it? “It can be, absolutely. Health is a really important matter. And I …

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'Sweden's healthcare is an embarrassment'

WEBThe 2014 EHCI also confirms other big problems within Swedish healthcare. Sweden's overall ranking dropped from eleventh to twelfth place - a steady decline since …

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Swedish healthcare: all you need to know

WEBThe healthcare system in Sweden is often used as a model by other countries. Although the country doesn't spending as much as some others, it still …

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KEY POINTS: The final verdict on Sweden's Covid-19 response

WEBSweden's decision to rely on voluntary measures rather than a strict lockdown to handle the Covid-19 pandemic was "fundamentally correct", but its …

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Private and public healthcare in Sweden: The differences explained

WEBFind out more about Sophiahemmet Hospital. This article was produced by The Local Creative Studio and sponsored by Sophiahemmet. #by sophiahemmet …

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Swedish health minister 'surprised' by summer rise in Covid patients

WEBSweden's health minister, Lena Hallengren, has said it is "surprising" that the number of Covid-19 cases has started rising rapidly in the middle of the summer. The …

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Swedish healthcare strike: What nurses and midwives' overtime …

WEBA nationwide healthcare strike involving tens of thousands of Swedish nurses and midwives got under way on Thursday afternoon, after negotiations about salaries …

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Healthcare: What you need to know when moving to Sweden with …

WEBIn Sweden, there are two types of healthcare which are relevant if you have children. Children under 6 should be signed up to a vårdcentral (healthcare centre) and …

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HIV in Sweden today is not like it was yesterday

WEBHIV in Sweden today is not like it was yesterday. The number of people in Sweden with HIV increases every year, but many misconceptions remain about the …

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EXPLAINED: How to book your Covid-19 vaccine in each Swedish …

WEBIf you're eligible you can book your vaccination by calling 0498-26 98 00 (weekdays at 06.30–15.30) or using the Swedish healthcare app Alltid Öppet (Always …

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KEY POINTS: How Sweden's Covid-19 rules have changed

WEBSweden has since spring 2020 advised everyone to work from home if the nature of their work allows. This recommendation is lifted as of September 29th, but the …

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'Fantastic childcare, but disappointing maternal care': How Covid …

WEBBut during the pandemic, pressure on healthcare has only increased, with staffing problems reported in multiple regions last summer.. One woman who gave birth …

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