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22 July 2025

What you need to know about drawing up a patient decree and advance care directive

By drawing up a patient decree and advance care directive, you can ensure that your wishes are respected. With these documents, you determine who can represent your interests and in what way. This will only apply when you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself. For example, a loss of decision-making capacity can occur when a person is in a state of permanent unconsciousness or severe cognitive decline.

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15 July 2025

Cancer prevention in everyday life: What everyone can do to reduce their risk

Prevention is better than cure – this applies particularly to cancer. Many types of cancer can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle and avoiding certain risk factors.

08 July 2025

Compassana Quiz number 6: Right or wrong?

Once a month we put your knowledge to the test. Is that right? The Compassana app needs a permanent internet connection to work.

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01 July 2025

Back pain and stress: how the stresses of daily life can take a toll on your back

Not only does stress frequently manifest itself in the form of increased mental pressure, but also has an impact on the body, especially the back. But how is stress linked to back pain, and what can you do about it?

24 June 2025

Question of the month: As a patient with a chronic condition, what is the best way to use the Compassana app?

The Compassana app is your personal companion in your everyday medical routine - especially if you are living with a chronic illness. It can help you to stay on top of things, coordinate your treatments and make communication with your doctors easier.

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17 June 2025

How to manage a herniated disc without resorting to surgery

Even if it sounds counterintuitive, exercise is good for you if you have a herniated disc. Read on to find out about other things that can help.

10 June 2025

Compassana Quiz number 5: Right or wrong?

Once a month we put your knowledge to the test. Is that right? The Compassana app allows you to store your medical documents digitally.

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03 June 2025

Compassana’s contribution to digital connectivity in the Swiss healthcare system

Due to certain standards, medical data can be exchanged electronically in an efficient manner. Thanks to Compassana’s participation in the FHIR working group of the HL7 User Group Switzerland, the mapping of treatment data has been defined in the FHIR implementation guide CH Core and is now available to the entire Swiss healthcare system.

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27 May 2025

Question of the month: What are the benefits of the Compassana app if I am in good health?

The Compassana app has been designed not just for people with chronic medical conditions in mind, but also provides many benefits for healthy, active individuals in their day-to-day lives.