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<title>Euro Consumer Diabetes Index 2008</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Euro Consumer Diabetes Index 2008, a benchmark of diabetes care for the 27 EU countries plus Norway and Switzerland, shows some interesting differences in European diabetes. Here we present the main observations of the study: &nbsp; 1- Worrying lack...]]></description>
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<title>If you have diabetes, go to Denmark!</title>
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<description>Denmark is the overall winner in the Euro Consumer Diabetes Index 2008, launched today in Brussels during a press conference hosted by the Health Consumer Powerhouse. Denmark scores particularly strongly on patient rights information and choice as well as prevention,...</description>
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<title>Euro Consumer Diabetes Index 2008</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Euro Consumer Diabetes Index 2008 report (pdf) &raquo; The Euro Consumer Diabetes Index 2008 matrix (pdf) &raquo; General Press Release (pdf) &raquo; ECDI Graphics (ppt) &raquo; HCP Diabetes Care Policy Recommendations (pdf) &raquo; &nbsp; Local press releases Austria...]]></description>
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<title>Canadian Health Consumer Index Rates Each Province&apos;s Healthcare System</title>
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<description>Ontario came in first in the first annual Canada Health Consumer Index which was released today in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Index, published by the Frontier Centre for Public Policy together with Health Consumer Powerhouse, examines healthcare from the perspective...</description>
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<title>Obesity and Weight Loss: The Empowered Consumer</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The presenters at the conference with the same name organised by the Centre for European Policy Studies engaged in a subject of more and more importance; obesity is a condition and a reality almost reaching &ldquo;beyond climate change discussions&rdquo;, stated...]]></description>
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<title>It is not enough to have the best medical treatment – transparency and rights are key elements for healthcare consumers</title>
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<description>Three Greek schools (two elementary and one public kindergarden) refused to register or forced withdrawal upon potential pupils when the parents reported that their children had developed diabetes. Furthermore, two major banks in Athens rejected young persons with diabetes, even...</description>
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<title>The First Euro Consumer Diabetes Index will be launched September 30th</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Empowerment of the diabetes patient is crucial. Diabetes is now becoming a pandemic all across Europe. The treatment of diabetes is complex, involving numerous lifestyle adaptations and requiring a great deal of teaching and support. Health Consumer Powerhouse&nbsp;is therefore currently...]]></description>
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<title>Euro Consumer Heart Index 2008</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Euro Consumer Heart Index 2008, benchmarking care for heart disease in all the EU-27 countries plus Norway and Switzerland, published on July 3, shows some interesting differences in European cardiovascular care: &middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prevention, such as stimulating lifestyle changes (healthier...]]></description>
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<dc:subject>A personal view</dc:subject>
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<title>Do you have a weak heart? Move to Luxembourg if you want to get really good care! And get out of Romania as quick as you can!</title>
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<description>Luxembourg treats hearts best according to the 2008 Euro Consumer Hearth Index, launched today in Brussels during a press conference hosted by the Health Consumer Powerhouse. There is a small group of countries that follow in this competition for excellence,...</description>
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<title>Euro Consumer Heart Index 2008</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Euro Consumer Heart Index 2008 report (pdf) &raquo; The Euro Consumer Heart Index 2008 matrix (pdf) &raquo; Press release (pdf) &raquo; HCP Cardiac care policy recommendations (pdf) &raquo; &nbsp; Local press releases Austria Belgium (French) Belgium (Dutch) Bulgaria...]]></description>
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<dc:subject>Media Room</dc:subject>
<dc:date>2008-07-03T11:21:48+01:00</dc:date>
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<title>Euro Consumer Heart Index 2008</title>
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<description><![CDATA[On the 3rd of July&nbsp;we launch the Euro Consumer Heart Index 2008. You will find the report on our website by noon. &nbsp; The new Index provides a ranking of cardiovascular healthcare systems in&nbsp;all the 27 European Union Member States,...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-06-30T17:00:34+01:00</dc:date>
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<title>Denmark - the champion in patients&apos; rights and information</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Denmark did not qualify for the&nbsp;football Euro Cup 2008. But Danish Minister of Health, Mr. Jakob Axel Nielsen,&nbsp;will&nbsp;receive tomorrow morning&nbsp;a Health Consumer Powerhouse diploma during a seminar in the Danish Parliament. The seminar is a co-operation between the Danish...]]></description>
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<dc:subject>A personal view</dc:subject>
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<title>The Swedish Breast-Cancer Nurse of the Year</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The new Swedish Novartis award &ldquo;The breast cancer nurse of the year&rdquo; was shared between Ms. Ingalill Koinberg and Ms. Gull-Britt Engholm and awarded&nbsp;for their contribution and dedication within the breast cancer care field. Together they have made a report...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-06-10T11:24:04+01:00</dc:date>
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<title>Ms. Wilhelmsson to preset at the 11th European Health Forum in Gastein, Austria</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Ms. Wilhelmsson will give a presentation during the&nbsp;11th European Health Forum Gastein, &quot;Values in Health - from Visions to Reality&quot;, which will take place&nbsp;between the&nbsp;1st and the&nbsp;4th of&nbsp;October 2008&nbsp;in Bad Hofgastein, Salzburg, Austria. You can find the&nbsp;programme&nbsp;here....]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-06-05T10:36:04+01:00</dc:date>
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<title>Mr. Johan Hjertqvist speaks at the McGill University in Montreal</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Tomorrow, May 29, Johan Hjertqvist speaks at the McGill University in Montreal, Canada. The theme of the two-day Conference is &ldquo;The Canadian healthcare system comes of age. A framework for the 21st century care&rdquo;. Mr. Hjertqvist's session, enjoying prestigious European...]]></description>
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<dc:date>2008-05-28T10:51:36+01:00</dc:date>
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