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Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences SAMS

Consultation: Guidelines «Determination of Death with Regard to Organ Transplantation»

Switzerland is changing its organ donation system by adopting an extended presumed consent model. The new legislation requires revisions to the SAMS guidelines. The Academy is taking this opportunity to comprehensively revise the 2017 guidelines. The subcommittee responsible has examined the new medical developments and updated and expanded the guidelines accordingly. The three-month public consultation period begins today. Feedback can be submitted until 19 September 2025.

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    New funding program: Research in migration and health

    The Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation and the SAMS are launching the funding program «Research in migration and health». Its goal is to promote equitable access to healthcare for vulnerable migrants in Switzerland and to strengthen research capacity and cooperation between research groups.

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    Recensione del corso di formazione "Dimostrare prontezza di riflessi

    Come si fa a reagire con sicurezza alle critiche? È questa la domanda a cui ha cercato di rispondere il corso di formazione "Dimostrare la propria prontezza di spirito", condotto dalla dinamica Lucette Quarteron. Hanno partecipato dodici donne provenienti da diverse reti, tra cui Juliette, ex mentore del programma Swiss TecLadies e fortunata vincitrice del nostro sorteggio.
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    Swiss PPIE Network: the SAMS is a founding member

    The Swiss PPIE Network was launched on 22 November 2025 as a non-profit association whose mission is to promote patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) in healthcare. Its founding members include representatives of patients, interested citizens, and institutions, including the SAMS.

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