SWEDISH HEALTHCARE EXCELLENCE
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EXPERIENCE EXCELLENT HEALTHCARE
EXPERIENCE SKÅNE CARESkåne Care links you to the skills, services, expertise, and excellence offered by the public healthcare system of Region Skåne in Sweden’s southern province and our partners Lund and Malmö university. World-renowned Skåne University Hospital in Lund and Malmö leads our network of nine specialised hospitals and over 100 clinics. Nearly 30,000 healthcare professionals serve Skåne’s 1.3 million residents. All hospitals in Skåne are within a hour’s drive of one another, and our clinics are no more than 100 km radius apart.
Skåne is easily accessed via Copenhagen International Airport in Denmark, just 30 minutes from Skåne University Hospital in Malmö. A popular tourist destination with cities, forests, and seasides, Skåne is a multicultural region with more than 160 nationalities. In Skåne more than 100 languages are spoken, and most people are proficient in English. n
We offer:• Comprehensive world-class healthcare for patients.
• Training programmes for medical professionals.
• Healthcare management services for clinics, hospitals, and administrators.
• Tailored services to your needs through our trusted and professional partnerships.
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WHY SWEDEN?
TOP-RANKED HEALTHCAREThe overall quality of healthcare in Sweden is top-ranked in the European Union, according to the 2012 and 2013 Euro Health Consumer Index.
Swedish healthcare constantly strives to improve medical results. One unique way we develop is through our approximately 100 national quality registries. We use these registries for learning, improvement, research, and management to create the best possible healthcare. Plus, Sweden is well known for and is actively involved in international collaboration on specialised care, improving patient safety, and increasing patient influence. n
The Swedish healthcare system:• Produces the highest quality medical results while
keeping costs at OECD average.
• Builds on the principles of quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Is decentralised to regional levels.
• Is largely government funded.
“The Swedish health care system is often consid-ered as a model for other countries to emulate, both because of its excellent outcomes compared to OECD countries and several well- developed strategies to assure and improve the quality of its healthcare” ORGANISATION FOR ECONOMIC CO-OPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT REVIEWS OF HEALTH CARE QUALITY: SWEDEN 2013
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WHY SKÅNE?
OUR FUSION OF RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICEHealthcare in Skåne is outstanding because of collaborations among academic institutions, industries, and clinics. Every day in Skåne, research and clinical practice integrate and interact to push healthcare forward.
For example, Skåne University Hospital is the third largest university hospital in Sweden, offering unique expertise in comprehensive healthcare, medical training, and frontline research. Lund University is the largest university in Scandinavia and is one of the top 100 in the world. Together, their close associ-ation allows for integrating groundbreaking research into medical services that support outstanding patient care in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Research and clinical collaboration has enriched Skåne’s healthcare system for decades. For example, global medical technology company Gambro, based in Skåne, was established in the early 1960s. It developed from the first clinical artificial kidney invented by Professor Nils Alwall at Lund University.
Currently, a major regional focus is eHealth, an area where highly skilled companies collaborate with care providers to develop tools for a viable eHealth market. These tools help create completely new opportunities to provide healthcare and health information. Regional innovation facilities like Medicon Village in Lund offer a unique environment for growing knowledge and companies within the life sciences. n
Building the future of research in SkåneTwo major facilities are currently under construction in Skåne.
The MAX IV Laboratory will be a world-leading synchrotron
radiation laboratory. European Spallation Source, a European
facility, will house the world’s most powerful neutron source.
“The world-class public healthcare, training and research performed in Skåne continue to change the course of modern patient care. International cooperation is an integral part of our day-to-day activities and an important part of the treatment we offer today’s and future patients.”INGRID BENGTSSON–RIJAVEC, DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE AT REGION SKÅNE AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD SKÅNE CARE
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Understand our locationInternational access to Skåne is easy. Skåne University
Hospital is 30 minutes from the major international
airport in Copenhagen, Denmark. All nine hospitals are
within an hour’s drive of one another. Our approximately
100 clinics are no more than a 100 km radius apart.
Nearly 30,000 healthcare professionals staff our network. HOSPITAL
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OUR INTERNATIONAL PATIENT OFFER
GIVE YOUR PATIENTS WORLD-CLASS CARE Skåne Care offers international patients access to medical treatment with world-class results. Patients can receive everything from medical evaluations and second opinions to advanced surgeries, highly specialised treatments, and long-term rehabilita-tion programmes.
Requesting care is easy. Skåne Care navigates the process and makes all adminstrative and financial arrangements on the Swedish side. A devoted and efficient team is ready to help, just an email or phone call away. Our team focuses on the details, so patients focus on the care. For individual patients or groups of patients, we can also coordinate:
• Transportation to/from airport-accommodation-hospital.
• Accommodation – with or without a kitchenette.
• Interpreters inside and outside the hospital.
• Back-up functions for practical advice and support.
• Supporting documents for visa requests.
Skåne Care and our partners work to ensure that patients’ needs are thoroughly evaluated and met. This dedication reflects the Swedish healthcare system as a whole, where patient safety is the guiding principle in care delivery. For example, infection control measures have secured a low prevalence of MRSA, which means patients run a much lower risk of contracting multi-resistant bacteria in Swedish hospitals than elsewhere. n
“The medical professionals were dedicated and the outcome is very positive. Today I have a happy son who can walk.”SULTAN AL RASHIDI
Individual patients can request medical treatment trough skanecare.com. For groups of patients, please contact our team.
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OUR CUTTING EDGE FACILITIES
WHERE WE WORK Our high quality facilities are fitted with ultra modern equip-
ment. In Malmö, the new Skåne University Hospital building for
emergency, trauma, and infectious disease has attracted more than
400 study visits – mostly international. The facility was designed in
close consultation with medical experts and was uniquely planned
from an infection control perspective. Continued large-scale
investments at sites in Malmö, Lund, and Helsingborg will create
the next generation of hospitals fully adapted to the demands of
patients, modern technology, and environmental sustainability.
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OUR VISITING MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
BRING OUR EXPERTISE TO YOU Skåne Care can send Swedish medical expertise to you. Specialist doctors, specialist nurses, or complete teams of experienced medical personnel can travel to your country to boost your organisation with the medical skills you need. Our visiting medical professional programme is flexible and creates a solution that works for you.
We focus on short-term visits (up to two weeks). However, we are able to tailor our visits to your needs. n
The programme can:• Provide a wide range of skills at different levels.
• Send an individual or team.
• Arrange a single visit or a long-term series of regular visits.
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OUR TRAINING PROGRAMMES
ENHANCE YOUR EDUCATIONSkåne Care offers tailored training and educational programmes to individuals and institutions in treatments, operational methods, diagnostics, and patient safety.
Region Skåne is home to one of the largest independent clinical skills training centres in Europe, the Practicum Clinical Skills Centre, which is accredited by the American College of Surgeons.
We also work closely with academic partners like Lund University and Malmö University. Lund University is the only Swedish member of two reknown international networks – the League of European Research Universities (LERU) and Universitas 21. The Faculty of Medicine performs clinical research and education in close cooperation with Skåne University Hospital. Malmö University is an active hub for research, educa-tion, and innovation that benefit our global society. Modern and international, the university’s research is often multidisciplinary and frequently collaborates with exterior partners. n
We offer:• Training in Skåne or at your local institution.
• Support in developing your training programmes and educating your trainers.
• Short clinical practices.
• Multi-year programmes like specialist medical training.
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POSTGRADUATE DIABETES EDUCATION IN ABU DHABISkåne Care, Malmö University and Lund University collaborate to
offer postgraduate training in diabetes for registered nurses and
medical personnel in the United Arab Emirates. The educational
programme at the Fatima College of Health Sciences started in
January 2014 and includes theory and practical training at local
clinics. Professors and teachers from Malmö and Lund universities
work together with local experts to deliver the programme in
Abu Dhabi.
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SWEDISHNATIONAL PARKS
SKÅNE BY THE NUMBERS
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400KMOF COASTLINE IN 3 DIRECTIONS
1903 YEAR MALMÖ SYNAGOGUE WAS BUILT
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“The specialist medical training program in Skåne is well structured to provide you with a good working and learning environment. The direct supervision of a mentor and continuous assessment is also a feature in Sweden. As an international doctor you get the same opportunity to develop in the profession as the swedish doctors.”MOHAMMAD KAMIL JAN, INTERNATIONAL DOCTOR UNDER SPECIALIST MEDICAL TRAINING IN SKÅNE
OUR SPECIALIST MEDICAL TRAINING FOR INTERNATIONAL DOCTORS
STUDY A SPECIALTY IN SKÅNEThrough Skåne Care, non-European doctors can earn a specialist certificate from public health authorities within clinical training. In a highly structured training programme, 1,000 international and Swedish doctors are educated side-by-side with healthcare professionals and researchers. The programme meets guidelines for the equivalent training of Swedish doctors and is regulated by the National Board of Health and Welfare. All training occurs at university hospitals and public training hospitals.
Mastering Swedish is vital to gain the most from clinical training – and for doctors and their families to integrate more smoothly into society. Swedish is a requirement for patient contact, which is why international doctors usually start their training with a language course. Inside and outside the hospital, however, you will encounter a variety of cultures. More than 160 nationalities live in Skåne with 100 languages spoken. Proficient English is spoken with ease. For more facts about the region, see the Skåne by the numbers box on the previous page. n
For more information, application forms, and further contact information, please visit skanecare.com.
Through the program, every doctor:• Receives an individually designed curriculum.
• Can study for a full specialist medical training and/or complete a sub-specialty training fellowship of 1–2 years.
• Earns a certificate issued by Skåne University Hospital upon successful completion of training.
• Begins a one-year introduction course upon arrival, including Swedish training and practice at clinic.
• Has access to relocation support, including help with finding a home, local orientation, and settling in services.
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OUR HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
LET US SUPPORT YOU Skåne Care can help you start a new healthcare service or run and develop existing services. We tailor our wide variety of services to your needs – ranging from system support in advanced home care and the use of telemedicine to clinical activities like developing stem cell therapy programmes.
Reforming and developing We specialise in policy-level advisory services regarding how to structure healthcare processes. We can share our expertise in a variety of healthcare services like highly specialised care, primary healthcare, and advanced home care. Based on consultations and an initial diagnostic, we develop a plan for steps to improve care processes, staffing measures, training and educational components, monitoring and evaluation systems, advisory boards, and more.
Planning, designing, and building Together with architects and construction companies, our team has experience and expertise in planning, designing, and building healthcare facilities for all levels of care. Every day, our team works with anything from groundbreaking investments to continued improvements. We are ready to support you throughout the development of your facilities.
Management coaching Part of what makes the Swedish managerial model so successful is a well-established team approach. Skåne Care can help you clarify roles, responsibilities, and structures for your managerial process as part of a support programme for healthcare leaders. We can come to you for regular site visits, bring you to study visits in Skåne, or conduct consulations via mail, phone, or video. We design our support according to your needs. n
Our healthcare management services can support:• Reforming and developing healthcare processes from
highly specialised care to primary healthcare within hospitals and in healthcare administration at large.
• Planning, designing, and building health care services and facilities as well as establishing monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Individuals, teams, and organisations through management coaching.
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Supporting a Diabetes Centre in Ajman Skåne Care supported the establishment of a Diabetes Centre
in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, through system quality audits,
advisory services, and staff training. The centre is operated
by a Swedish partner established in the United Arab Emirates
under an agreement with the Ministry of Health.
ADVANCED HOMECARE
AN EXAMPLE OF HEALTHCARE METHODOLOGY IN SKÅNEKey components of advanced home care
• Reliable and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Knowledgeable, experienced organisation and staff integrated
with research teams at Lund University.
• Results-monitoring supports evidence-based research for
continuous improvements.
• Increasing use of advanced technology as part of cross-discipli-
nary programmes for mobile eHealth technology development.
Increasing quality of life while saving money• Allows for a combination of curative and palliative care at
home focused on patients with chronic conditions.
• Encourages early release from the hospital.
• Coordinated approach and monitoring leads to reduced
need for re-admission.
OUR CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE
LEARN ABOUT OUR SPECIALTIES Skåne Care uses our Centres of Excellence as starting points for medical treatment, training, and management services. Because Region Skåne is responsibe for providing specialised healthcare to its 1.3 million residents, our Centres of Excellence cover a wide range of specialties from cardothoracic surgery to orthopaedics and paediatric oncology. To learn more about our specialities listed on the next pages, or any areas not listed, visit skanecare.com or contact our team.
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Caring for children and families in LundMultidisciplinary teams work
together at the Children’s Hospital to
meet children’s medical, emotional,
cognitive, and psychosocial needs.
The hospital offers the latest
therapies, diagnostic tools, and
clinical trials in a family-friendly envi-
ronment. Other needs are cared for
too, like a hospital school, playroom,
sibling/family support, physiotherapy,
and if necessary, accommodation.
Medical professionals with special
competence staff the all-age inten-
sive care unit for complicated heart
surgeries, surgical diseases, and acute
infectious and paediatric diseases.
Cardiothoracic surgery
Our department of cardiothoracic surgery
is the largest centre in Sweden. It is one of
two Swedish centres performing all national
heart transplantations, lung transplantations,
and surgeries for adults with congenital heart
defects. The department:
• Annually conducts 1,150 open heart and
550 general thoracic surgeries.
• Is the only centre in Scandinavia with
the da Vinci system for robot-assisted
minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
• Performs comprehensive cardiothoracic
surgeries, including all treatments for
coronary and valvular disease.
In all aspects of cardiac surgery, Skåne
University Hospital provides world-class results.
An example is the very low 30-day mortality
rate (1.0%) for coronary bypass surgery at
Skåne University Hospital in 2013.
Risk-adjusted mortality rates for isolated coronary bypass surgery in renowned American hospitals during 2011
Brigham and Women’s
Hospital, Boston,
Massachusetts
1.9%
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland,
Ohio
1.4%
Massachusetts General
Hospital, Boston,
Massachusetts
1.9%
Stanford Hospital and Clinics,
Palo Alto, California
2.1%
Data from the Society for Thoracic Surgeons.
2011.
Cardiology
Our department for coronary heart diseases is
the largest in Sweden for coronary angiography
and percutaneous coronary intervention
(PCI). Our outcome rates are equal to the best
international centres, despite our numbers
of high-risk patients and patients previously
denied surgery. The department includes:
• More than 3,500 coronary angiography
and PCI procedures per year.
• About 60 transcatheter aortic valve
replacement (TAVR) procedures per year.
• Two operators with extensive experience
in TAVR Lotus Valve who peform interna-
tional proctoring services.
Patients with chronic symptomatic coronary
artery disease, or refractory angina, are
investigated and treated. The central hospital
in Kristianstad, in collaboration with Skåne
University Hospital, was the first in Sweden
with the noninvasive method of enhanced
external counterpulsation therapy.
Vascular surgery
Our vascular centre is a major award-winning
referral centre with world-renowned experts.
The centre leads methodology development
for endovascular techniques, particularly for
complex aortic aneurysm. It is a European
centre of excellence for the treatment of
hypertension, including arterial disease.
Paediatric heart surgery
Our centre for paediatric cardiac surgery is the
largest in Scandinavia. It is one of two centres
in Sweden. All forms of surgical treatment
are offered to children with congenital heart
defects, including heart transplantation
and mechanical heart support for children
on waiting lists. Around 350 heart surgical
procedures are performed annually with top
international results. Because of this high
quality, the centre treats all Icelandic cases of
children with congenital heart defects.
Paediatric haematology, oncology, and immunology
Our department of paediatric haematology,
oncology, and immunology provides innovative
and comprehensive diagnosis and treatment
for children and adolescents with cancer,
as well as haematologic and immunologic
diseases. All patients receive a comprehensive
diagnosis and outstanding treatment – all in
one team, environment, and department.
Paediatric surgery and the paediatric intensive
care unit are located nearby, too. A depart-
mental specialty is stem cell transplantation:
• Allogeneic or autologous – for all current
indications malignant (e.g., acute
leukemia, solid tumors) and non-malig-
nant (e.g., thalassemia, aplastic anaemia,
inborn errors of metabolism, immuno-
deficiency) using the newest recommen-
dations of the European Group for Blood
and Bone Marrow Transplantation (EBMT
centre number CIC:283).
• Haploidentical – using a parent as the
donor. Since 1998 we have been one of
the few European centres to regularly
perform this kind of transplant for children
with therapy-resistant diseases like acute
leukemia or in case human leukocyte
antigen identical donor is not available.
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Oncology
Skåne University Hospital is the referral centre
for all radiation therapy patients in southern
Sweden. Every year, 4,500 patients receive
radiation therapy at the first Scandinavian
facility to install TomoTherapy HiArt System,
which is available together with brachytherapy
and isotope treatment. Collaboration between
oncologists and physicists has brought the
team of experts in isotope treatment to the
forefront of international methodology devel-
opment. In mid-2015, access will be provided
to proton therapy. Based on international
research collaboration and modern technology,
cutting edge expertise is available for radiation
or multidisciplinary treatment of:
• hereditary breast cancer
• widely spread breast cancer
• central nervous system tumours
• spread melanoma
• lymphoma
• sarcoma
• gastrointestinal cancer
• gynaecological cancer
• urological cancer
• head/neck cancer
• brain tumours
Our teams pioneered robotic surgery for
gynaecological cancer and several benign
conditions – a field our teams lead in Europe
and internationally regarding volumes, appli-
cations, and publications. Annually, 300 oper-
ations are performed mainly for gynecological
cancers but also for complex benign disorders
such as endometriosis, genital malformations,
genital organ prolapse and various procedures
in morbidly obese patients.
Diabetes
Our department for endocrinology at Skåne
University Hospital covers all aspects of
diabetes, ranging from metabolic control to
prevention and treatment of complications. As
a referral centre for southern Sweden and a
national centre for second opinions in diabetes
care, the department:
• Treats more than 1,950 type 1 and 1,100
type 2 diabetes patients annually.
• Includes our Diabetes Foot Clinic, a top
global standard, with the number of
above ankle amputations comparable to
the best international levels. The clinic
offers new modalities like autologous
cell therapy in our treatment options,
which have worldwide recognition for
outstanding quality.
• Works closely with researchers at Lund
University Diabetes Centre (LUDC), one of
the largest such centres in Europe. LUDC
is at the forefront of methodologies for
identifying causes of diabetes, with one of
the world’s largest and best characterised
biobanks in the diabetes field.
Neurosurgery
A referral centre for southern Sweden, our
department of neurosurgery treats patients
with brain and spinal cord injuries and
diseases. The department has expertise
within all major neurosurgical procedures,
including vascular, endoscopic, paediatric,
epilepsy, skull base, and cervical spine surgeries
as well as endovascular interventions and
deep brain stimulation (DBS). Approximately
1,900 operations are performed annually in
four fully-equipped operating theatres with
neuronavigation. Active departmental research
covers neuro-oncology, Parkinson’s disease
and DBS, vascular neurosurgery, neurotrauma,
hydrocephalus, and epilepsy.
Rehabilitation medicine
For people with disabilities due to injuries and
diseases in the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral
nervous system, medical rehabilitation is
offered by partners within and outside Region
Skåne.
Our department of rehabilitation medicine
at Skåne University Hospital is accredited
by the Commission on Accreditation of
Rehabilitation Facilities. It is one of the largest
clinics within rehabilitation medicine in
Scandinavia. A regional Centre of Knowledge,
the department’s mission is to incorporate,
test, and disseminate new knowledge in the
field and promote evidence-based methods in
rehabilitation. Specialist team members work
together with patients and their families to
establish goals, choose appropriate treatment
options, and set the pace for recovery.
Orthopaedics
Hospitals in Region Skåne have extensive
experience in providing top quality specialist
interventions for orthopaedics and associated
rehabilitation. Physicians and other staff
work in an integrated and cooperative group
practice that provides the highest quality and
cost-effective care for more than 100,000
patients every year.
The largest department in Scandinavia for
hip and knee replacements is found in Skåne.
The department at Skåne University Hospital
has achieved international acclaim as a World
Health Organization Collaborating Centre for
Evidence-Based Health Care in Musculoskeletal
Disorders since 2007 and is one of only 19
global members of the prestigious International
Society of Orthopaedic Centres.
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Hand surgery
One of the largest hand units in Sweden, our
department is accredited by the Federation of
European Societies for Surgery of the Hand.
Each year, 4,000 surgeries are performed
in specially- equipped operating theatres.
All major upper extremity trauma cases in
southern Sweden are referred to us. All types
of elective hand surgery procedures are
covered. Our areas of specialisation include
major extremity trauma, nerve injuries and
disorders (e.g. neuropathy and tumours), flexor
tendon injuries, joint replacements, congenital
malformations, hand/arm dysfunctions in
cerebral palsy, Dupuytren’s contracture, and
rheumatic hand surgery.
Plastic surgery
Our department of plastic surgery performs
reconstructive surgery for tumor diseases,
congenital malformations, and following
various injuries. We also have:
• The Lymphoedema Centre, which offers
a unique method to completely remove
chronic lymphoedema using a special
liposuction technique developed in the
department more than 20 years ago.
Lymphoedema, congenital or secondary
to cancer treatment, are cared for in
patients from all over the world.
• The Scandinavian Ear Reconstruction
Centre in Skåne, one of the top ear
reconstruction centres in Europe, handles
congenital ear defects and ear deformities
from trauma or tumor surgery.
Vascular anomalies
Skåne houses the largest multidisciplinary
centre for vascular malformations and tumours
in Scandinavia. The centre is well-known for its
excellent diagnostic and treatment procedures.
Our multidisciplinary team works closely to use
all available means – according to the latest
scientific knowledge for safest treatments and
best outcomes – in diagnostic and treatment
procedures.
General surgery
Our department of surgery at Skåne University
Hospital is a referral centre for southern
Sweden and a national referral centre
for the treatment of oesophageal cancer,
intraperitoneal tumor growth, and the excision
of advanced rectal cancer with pelvic floor
reconstruction. The department:
• Performs more than 4,000 major
operations annually.
• Has expertise in a wide range of trauma
and oncologic surgeries – including upper
gastrointestinal, hepato-pancreato-bil-
iary, colorectal, and breast – as well as
surgeries to address melanoma, abdom-
inal endocrine tumors, and sarcoma.
Urology
Our department of urology at Skåne University
Hospital is a major academic urology centre
in Scandinavia and a national coordinating
centre for penile cancer. In southern Sweden,
the department is a urology centre for
open surgery, kidney stone treatment, and
urodynamics.
Reproductive medicine
Our Reproductive Medicine Centre is one of
the largest in vitro fertilisation (IVF) clinics in
Sweden and uniquely combines gynaecological
and andrological expertise. All types of IVF
treatments are offered, including focus on the
male partner. The most recent results about
the outcomes of IVF/intra-cytoplasmic sperm
injection treatment are among the best in
Scandinavia. Part of Skåne University Hospital,
the Centre is closely integrated with Lund
University.
Psychiatry
Psychiatry Skåne offers assessment, evaluation,
treatment, and rehabilitation help within a
wide range of diagnoses. Our team of experts
includes several prominent researchers in
fields like depression, suicidology, psychoim-
munology, and psychiatric neuromodulation as
well as anorexia, neuropsychiatry, addiction,
and epidemiology.
To learn more about our specialities, listed here or any areas not listed, visit skanecare.com or contact our team.
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OUR HOME OF SKÅNE
WELCOME TO A CHARMING PLACE The beautiful scenery, vibrant cities, and close proximity to the continent makes Skåne, Sweden’s most southerly province, well worth exploring. Skåne offers creative, unusual, and authentic experiences within close distances.
We have 400 kilometers of coastline in three directions with long, inviting sandy beaches, as well as deep forests in the central and northeastern parts, and steep rocky precipices in the northwest. The rural areas and the charming fishing villages are close to the cities, with cosmopolitan Malmö in the southwest and the major European city of Copenhagen close by. The region is multicultural with over 160 nationalities and 100 different languages. Most people are proficient in English.
Skåne’s history is clearly visible, not least at our 200 castles and manors. Many of the castles welcome visitors, offering experience for those with an interest in gardening, art, food and of course history. Culturally you find international concert halls, art exhibitions, theatre and cuisine to suit all tastes.
The climate in Skåne makes enjoying yourself easy. With generally long summers and mild winters you can experience all that Skåne has to offer in comfort, whether it’s indoor or outdoor activities you’re interested in. Skåne is neither one thing nor the other. Skåne has a bit of everything.
Offering a bit of everything, Skåne makes enjoying yourself easy. For more information, visit www.visitskane.com/en.
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OUR TEAM
CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Dr Mikael RosénChief Executive [email protected]
Mr Henrik SjöholmProject Manager training and education [email protected]
Ms Roula NicolasManager Healthcare [email protected]
Ms Petra Menander ÅhmanChief Program Development [email protected]
Ms Katarina MaddoxProject Manager
Dr Thomas ElgerChief Financial [email protected]
Ms Susanne AnderssonManager Healthcare [email protected]
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