Double win: DocToRead triumphs at the German Innovation Award 2026 A major success for DocToRead: this innovative solution for clear medical communication has won two awards at the German Innovation Award 2026 – a gold medal and the title of Winner. This is a special recognition for a development that captures the spirit of the […]

When ‘positive’ is bad – and other misunderstandings Communication between doctor and patient often determines how well a treatment is understood – and ultimately followed. Yet it is precisely here that misunderstandings repeatedly arise in everyday practice. Not because of carelessness, but because medical jargon is simply difficult for many people to grasp. The result […]

Medicine Made Clear On 9 October 2025, DocToRead was presented with the German Medical Award 2025 for innovative start-ups. The award highlights just how crucial clear medical communication is today – not only for patients, but also for doctors, nurses and healthcare institutions as a whole. After all, communication must function optimally, particularly in this […]

When medical diagnoses finally become understandable Medical jargon poses significant challenges for many patients. Complex medical reports, incomprehensible terms and unanswered questions are all too common in everyday life – and this is precisely where DocToRead comes in. Entrepreneur Bastian Hollmann’s innovative solution automatically translates medical reports into clear, easy-to-understand language. Supported by modern AI […]

There is a feature about us at www.deutsche-startups.de. The DS Media AG platform writes: “Here are a few very new start-ups that everyone should know about.” It goes on to report: “DocToRead from Meinerzhagen, launched by Bastian Hollmann, offers two solutions to support patients in medical communication: an app aimed at patients that makes medical […]

When medical jargon suddenly becomes plain language Example: A patient is sitting in the ophthalmologist’s surgery. Their eye is painful, reddened, and perhaps slightly swollen. The examination is followed by the diagnosis – and later the medical report or the bill. It states, among other things: “Acute perifolliculitis of the eyelid margin” To many patients, […]