MEDIMIG-Protocol Paper Published!
The protocol paper for the MEDIMIG project has been published.
In this article, we present the protocol for our project and outline how our study explores the preferences of patients with a migration background and general practitioners regarding information disclosure and medical decision-making responsibilities. We detail how our project investigates ways to reconcile these preferences within the existing legal framework, with particular attention to cultural and legal complexities.
We also highlight how our research adopts a multidisciplinary approach, combining expertise from health sciences, medical sociology, and health law. The study employs a mixed-methods design that integrates desk research, a factorial survey using hypothetical vignettes, focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, and the nominal group method.
This publication marks an important milestone in bringing our project to the attention of the scientific community and will serve as a foundation for future publications.
👉Read the full protocol here.
New EOS Blog Post!
Once again, we are happy to share a second EOS blog post as part of our MEDIMIG project.
This time, MEDIMIG PhD researcher Amina Yakhlaf explores how cultural perceptions of illness and healthcare influence the behaviour of patients with a migration background. For example, in some communities, conditions like diabetes are misunderstood as "Western diseases," which can lead to delayed diagnoses and treatment. The article highlights how these beliefs affect trust in healthcare providers and the acceptance of medical advice.
👉 Read the full blog post here. (Dutch only)
EOS Blog post about MEDIMIG!
We are pleased to share an EOS blog post from our MEDIMIG project, highlighting the role of cultural preferences in medical decision-making.
In this article, MEDIMIG PhD candidate Amina Yakhlaf delves into the ethical dilemmas general practitioners (GPs) encounter when caring for patients with a migration background. These challenges are particularly pronounced in cases where language barriers and cultural differences influence communication and decision-making. For instance, how should a GP respond when family members, seeking to protect the patient, request that sensitive medical information, such as a cancer diagnosis, be withheld?
Drawing on real-life examples from our research, the blog examines the delicate balance between the patient’s right to transparent information and their right not to know, as protected by patient rights laws. It also explores how cultural and familial dynamics shape these decisions and the implications for both patients and healthcare providers.
👉Read the full blog post here. (Dutch only)
MEDIMIG PhD-candidate Marta won an award!
We are excited to announce that Marta Łotoczuk, PhD candidate of the MEDIMIG project, has won the Best Abstract Award at the Young Scholars Workshop during the 2024 Conference of the European Association of Health Law (EAHL), held at Warsaw University, Poland in September 2024.
Marta's abstract, titled “Improving Medical Decision-Making within a Super-Diverse Society in Light of the Right to Culturally Appropriate Healthcare,” was selected by the review committee for its exceptional quality and its relevance to healthcare in Europe. The committee praised the originality of the research and its focus on a highly significant topic. As part of her award, Marta receives a certificate, a 500 Euro prize, a one-year membership waiver for the European Association of Health Law, and a free subscription to the European Journal of Health Law.
We congratulate Marta on this achievement and look forward to seeing her continue her trajectory in the MEDIMIG-project!