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Prescriptions under new rules. Family doctors talk about problems and write to Izabela Leszczyny

In connection with the changes resulting from the provisions of the Pharmaceutical Law, which have been introduced since March 1, the community of family physicians has reported numerous problems with prescribing under the new rules.

May 2, 2024
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Don't underestimate a tick bite

The warm May weekend is conducive to relaxing in nature. It is worth bearing in mind that ticks have already been active for about two months. To "catch a stowaway" it is not at all necessary to go to the woods. A visit to the park, walking the dog around the block or working in the garden is...

May 2, 2024
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Where to get medical help over the long weekend?

Cold, abdominal pain, fever. Illness does not choose. We may feel worse during the long May weekend. Where can we find medical help?

May 2, 2024
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Is there a best time of day to play sports. Latest research findings

There is no doubt that daily physical activity physical activity is beneficial to health. It is an important part of prevention and sometimes support of the treatment process. It is still to be determined the time of day when practicing sports brings the most benefits.

May 2, 2024
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NRA: pill for minors only with consent of parent or guardian

There is the Health Minister's regulation on the pilot program on emergency contraception, and there is the position of the pharmacists' self-government. Identical to that of the consultation: The Supreme Pharmaceutical Council on Tuesday, April 30, confirmed that for minors applying for the...

May 1, 2024
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Action. And all is clear

Not a health benefit, not a pharmaceutical service, and the activity will be billed by the National Health Fund starting May 1. Reading the report on the public consultation of the draft regulation on the pilot program, under which women are to gain access to emergency contraception without the...

April 30, 2024
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Pole's plate

Most Poles see the need to change their eating habits due to climate change, according to the report "A Pole's Plate - The Eating Habits of the Polish Public."

April 30, 2024
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Drugs without RDTLs. There's a new list

The Health Ministry has published an announcement on medicinal products not subject to funding under the emergency procedure for access to drug technologies.

April 30, 2024
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Change in regulations for prescription medical devices

The Draft Regulation of the Minister of Health amending the Regulation on the list of medical devices issued on prescription has been submitted for consultation.

April 29, 2024
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President handed out professorial appointments

The President of the Republic of Poland, Andrzej Duda, handed out nomination acts to academics and employees of science and the arts. Nine professorial appointments were given to those associated with medical and health sciences.

April 29, 2024
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Alcohol promotions outrage doctors

And they appeal: Don't let it be an almayday. In theory, May Day begins on May 1, but this year the layout of the calendar means that by taking three days off we can have up to nine days to rest from our professional obligations. If we use this time for relaxation and physical activity it will...

April 29, 2024
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Prescription drugs: Nabbed in packaging. NFZ intervenes

Regulation of the prescription drug market was a necessity. It came to such absurd situations there that the National Health Fund had to pay up to 200 thousand zlotys for an ointment prepared in a pharmacy. However, the market does not like a vacuum, and you can already see another way to charge...

April 29, 2024
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A family physician, that is, who?

- The patient has grievances with us, even though they could be with others. He is unable to talk to others because access to a non-family doctor is difficult. We are also ripping on the system," said Dr. Michal Sutkowski of Lazarski University, president of Warsaw Family Doctors and spokesman...

April 29, 2024
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AOTMiT: The Transparency Council will evaluate drugs and health programs

On Monday, May 6, the next meeting of the Transparency Council.

April 29, 2024
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Entrepreneurs pay premiums but use private health care.

- I once tried to see if we had private health insurance available on the market that would be able to provide 100 percent of the same benefits that the public health service gives us. It turned out that no, such a solution does not exist at the moment. My guess is that even if we came out with...

April 26, 2024
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MZ seeks implementers of IVF program

Until May 9, entities interested in implementing the infertility treatment program in 2024-2028 can submit their bids. The Ministry of Health has announced a competition. The program will be implemented under the rules provided for the health policy program.

April 26, 2024
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In the fight against violence against the elderly. New online education platform launches

A sub-site of the Elder Project Foundation, focused on the Elder Abuse Risk Assessment Form (FORP) and the fundamental goal of improving the quality of life of seniors and preventing violence against them, is being launched. Adequate education, effective tools and pathways, as well as...

April 25, 2024
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Rejestr zawodów medycznych ujawnia dane wrażliwe. MZ zapowiada zmiany

Resort zapowiada zmiany ustawy, polegające na wyłączeniu z Centralnego Rejestru Osób Uprawnionych do Wykonywania Zawodu Medycznego informacji o zawieszeniu uprawnienia do wykonywania zawodu medycznego i daty utraty uprawnienia do jego wykonywania wraz z podaniem przyczyny oraz informacji o...

April 25, 2024
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Parliamentary Health Committee - live

To give an opinion on the draft amendment to the financial plan of the National Health Fund for 2024. Consideration of information on preventive vaccinations and planned measures to counteract further degradation of immunity to measles and pertussis and to achieve community immunity to influenza...

April 25, 2024
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Transsexualism disqualifies from professional military service. Deputy RPO asks the Defense Ministry about the rationale for this

Transsexualism has again been recognized by the Ministry of Defense as a disqualifying premise from professional military service. Deputy Ombudsman Valeri Vachev has written to Defense Ministry Secretary of State Cezary Tomczyk on the matter. He asks, among other things, how and on what factual...

April 25, 2024
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National Drug Manufacturers postulate in Brussels that Poland should be on the EU's critical drug production map

The National Drug Manufacturers attended the first meeting of the EU Critical Medicines Alliance (April 25), which is designed to assist the European Commission in preventing drug shortages. The basis of its activities is the EU list of critical medicines.

April 25, 2024