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Why guys need a prostate and whether women can have one too

The prostate gland is a puzzling structure. Why does a man need a prostate, What functions does it perform and what can men do to make the prostate serve them for years - in an interview with editor Bożena Stasiak tells Professor Jakub Zolnierek.

Aug. 14, 2024
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Number of enumerated paramedics 3 days before the end of the census

Twenty-eight days after the launch of the nationwide census of paramedics, 4818 applications have been submitted for inclusion in the roster.

Aug. 13, 2024
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Searches in psychiatric hospitals: Common practice despite lack of regulation

Searches of people presenting to psychiatric hospitals, although not regulated by law, have become the norm in many medical facilities. According to information reaching the Ombudsman's Office, this is a common practice, which medical entities justify by the need to ensure security in the wards.

Aug. 13, 2024
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First such procedure at USK in Opole

The University Clinical Hospital in Opole has performed robotic coronary procedures for the first time.

Aug. 13, 2024
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There is a draft regulation on opioid prescriptions

The Health Ministry wants to curb uncontrolled prescribing of opioids by prescription machines. A draft regulation on the matter was published Monday, which stipulates that most doctors will only be able to prescribe certain drugs after personally examining the patient.

Aug. 13, 2024
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Family doctors: punishment will not improve quality in health care

Rewarding rather than punishing, according to healthcare providers of the Healthcare Employers' Alliance, should guide quality indicators in healthcare.

Aug. 13, 2024
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Criteria for evaluating healthcare quality need to be refined

The Polish Society of Medical Managers has submitted its comments on the Health Minister's draft regulation on healthcare quality indicators.

Aug. 12, 2024
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Conference Report: "Let's level the playing field".

It protects against bacterial diseases, viral diseases and allergies, pushes back the specter of obesity and reduces the risk of cancer for both baby and mother - that's what breast milk is. Unfortunately, not all children have a chance at the "gold standard of nutrition." It is to them that the...

Aug. 12, 2024
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MZ: Central e-Registration pilot. Soon recruitment

On August 24, 2024, the Central e-Registration (CeR) pilot regulation comes into force. The project aims to test a new functionality in the Polish health care system, allowing patients easier access to selected medical services.

Aug. 12, 2024
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Can all paramedics practice their profession?

On June 22, 2023, an amendment to the Law on Emergency Medical Services went into effect. The new regulations prevent graduates who graduated after that date from working as paramedics. Despite assurances from the Health Ministry that these graduates can practice the profession, in practice most...

Aug. 12, 2024
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Draft changes to hospitality in consultation

Consultations on a draft amendment to the Law on Health Services, in which the Health Ministry has included proposals for changes to hospitals, including, in particular, the operation of the hospital network and the rules for qualifying for the security system, will continue until August 30.

Aug. 12, 2024
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Modern solutions in urology not only for men - new generation surgical robot in Piaseczno

The Polish Center for Advanced Urology Uro.pl in Piaseczno has recently been using a higher-generation Da Vinci robot than the one that has so far supported surgeons in prostate operations. Its characteristics are precision and the ability to expand the scope of assistance to include urogenital...

Aug. 12, 2024
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How does the Health Ministry want to improve the National Oncology Network?

First an amendment to the e-DILO regulations, then a larger amendment to the National Cancer Network Act. This is probably how the MZ wants to improve the NSO. In late August or early September, we are expected to learn the assumptions of the draft amendments, which were briefly presented at the...

Aug. 9, 2024
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Introduction of community psychiatric care model under threat?

The pilot program for mental health centers ends on December 31, 2024. As announced by the Ministry of Health, the model of community psychiatric care is to be implemented nationwide as of July 1, 2025. However, to date, key legislation has not been drafted to fully implement the model. As a...

Aug. 9, 2024
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Short-sightedness: is it already an epidemic?

Nearly 62% of children aged 3-15 are affected by short-sightedness, which is becoming a global health problem. It is not just a matter of genetics, as lifestyle and environmental factors also play an important role. Although it cannot be reversed, appropriate measures can slow the development of...

Aug. 9, 2024
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Do pharmacies have to have Standards for the Protection of Minors?

After the publication of an article reminding the public that the August 15, 2024 deadline for implementing the Standards for the Protection of Minors was looming, a discussion broke out regarding the responsibilities of pharmacies.

Aug. 9, 2024
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NIK: Weak patient data security in Warmian-Masurian medical facilities

The Supreme Audit Office has revealed serious deficiencies in the protection of patient data in the Warmian-Masurian province. An audit of six hospitals and one clinic found that the security of medical data is insufficiently protected against cyber attacks.

Aug. 9, 2024
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AOTMiT: Transparency Council will evaluate drugs for breast and prostate cancer, among others

On Monday, August 12, the next meeting of the Transparency Council.

Aug. 9, 2024
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Nurses don't bite their tongue: We call on the Health Ministry to act!

The All-Poland Trade Union of Nurses and Midwives has expressed growing concern over the lack of real government action to improve the situation in nursing and midwifery in Poland. In a position paper dated August 5, representatives of the board criticized the sham dialogue and the failure to...

Aug. 8, 2024
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Oncology staffing crisis: "this is a labor camp".

We don't have enough specialists in oncology, although it's hard to talk about a collapse yet. A much bigger problem is that few young doctors decide to choose this specialty, for a large part of those who initially make such a decision withdraw. The reason? The enormity of the work that...

Aug. 8, 2024
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Prof. Mital: Lack of prophylaxis in patients with hemophilia is associated with absenteeism from work and disability in the early years of life

We talk about the treatment and quality of life of hemophilia patients with hemophilia with Prof. Andrzej Mital of UCK Gdansk Medical University.

Aug. 8, 2024