Purpose: It is unclear whether Maltese cancer patients wish to know their diagnosis or to what
extent they want to be informed. The aim was to assess patients’ preferences for receiving …

Objective: Tobacco is leading to increased morbidity and mortality. Hospitals have a key role
to play in the effective control of tobacco. The aim of this survey was to identify the barriers …

Background: Rising smoking-related morbidity and mortality would be expected to lead to
increased awareness among hospital staff regarding the harmful effects of cigarettes. Aims …

Introduction: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common and occasionally fatal disease, therefore
investigation must be targeted and accurate. Unnecessary investigation may pose harm to …

Purpose It is unclear whether Maltese cancer patients wish to know their diagnosis or to what
extent they want to be informed. The aim was to assess patients’ preferences for receiving …

This position paper summarizes key results from the workshop “Professional Ethics at the
End of Life” held from 27 May to 1 June 2019 in Greifswald (Germany). An international group …

A young Somali gentleman presented to the Emergency Department with unrelated symptoms
and was noted to have a large, soft pre-sternal mass. He denied cough, night sweats, …

Introduction: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common and occasionally fatal disease, therefore
investigation must be targeted and accurate. Unnecessary investigation presents an …

A young Somali gentleman presented to the Emergency Department with unrelated symptoms
and was noted to have a large, soft pre-sternal mass. He denied cough, night sweats, …

Background: COPD is a major public health concern due to its associated morbidity and
mortality, most of which is respiratory-related. However, a number of associated conditions exist, …