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Arlukowicz: You will not delay the adoption of this law even one day

If Law and Justice deputies were hoping to stall work on the "Yes to IVF" civic bill restoring funding for the procedure from the state budget, they were met with disappointment on Tuesday. It took the Health Committee just over an hour to prepare a report for the Diet. - You will not delay the...

Nov. 29, 2023
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When should one visit a hematologist?

Modern medicine has many specialties. One of them is hematology, which specializes in the hematopoietic system and diseases related to it. Blood plays an extremely important role in the human body, as it nourishes organs and has a major impact on the immune system. In this article we will answer...

Nov. 29, 2023
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Monika Horna-Cieślak elected by the Sejm to the office of Children's Rights Ombudsman

The term of the current ombudsman ends on December 14 - there is enough time for the Sejm's choice to be confirmed by the Senate.

Nov. 29, 2023
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What to do with the belly after pregnancy? How to take care of it?

Pregnancy is an amazing experience for every woman, but after the pregnancy is over, many are left with an unsightly looking abdomen that was left behind after the birth and wonder what to do with it and how to improve its condition? It's worth remembering that getting back to your pre-pregnancy...

Nov. 29, 2023
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Amendments to the reimbursement law: chaos in the transition period

Given that the legislative process for a major amendment to the Law on Reimbursement of Medicines, Foodstuffs for Special Dietary Purposes and Medical Devices took a long time (it took more than 2 years from the publication of the first draft to the enactment of the law), the entry of DNUR into...

Nov. 28, 2023
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Parliamentary Health Committee - live

Consideration of the citizens' bill to amend the law on publicly funded health care services.

Nov. 28, 2023
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NOVEMBER 30 KICKS OFF THE VTH EDITION OF THE CONFERENCE LONG-TERM CARE IN POLAND - TODAY AND TOMORROW

Over the past two decades, the divide between health and social policy in Poland has become very pronounced. It is particularly noticeable at the level of home care, which has been clearly discriminated against in recent years in the policies of the outgoing government. During the 8 years that...

Nov. 28, 2023
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Zbigniew Pawlowski: Access to TTR amyloidosis therapy is humanly imperative for patients

Interview with Zbigniew Pawlowski, president of the Association of Families of Patients with Amyloidosis.

Nov. 28, 2023
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Public Finance Committee - Medical Fund - broadcast

Among other things, to give an opinion on the Health Minister's proposal to amend the Medical Fund's financial plan for 2023.

Nov. 28, 2023
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Specialized advice in diabetology and endocrinology for children more accessible? What are the MZ's plans?

The Draft Regulation of the Minister of Health Amending the Regulation on Guaranteed Outpatient Specialized Care Services has been submitted for consultation.

Nov. 28, 2023
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Parliamentary Group for Life and Family

Election of the authorities of the Team 2. Discussion of the citizen's bill on amendments to the law on publicly funded health care services.

Nov. 28, 2023
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Night and holiday healthcare: More time to adapt EDs to new regulations

The Draft Regulation of the Minister of Health Amending the Regulation on the Hospital Emergency Department has been submitted for consultation.

Nov. 28, 2023
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Leaked medical data. There is a statement from the laboratory network

"The case is being treated with the highest priority and seriousness. The Company's main objective is to clarify the incident in cooperation with authorized public institutions," reads a communiqué published by the ALAB laboratory network. At issue is the leak of data on patient test results.

Nov. 28, 2023
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Coffee and Health: Struggling with the autumn chill? Support yourself with coffee!

Fatigue, lack of motivation to act, problems with concentration and a general drop in mood are for many a sign that autumn has settled in for good. Days are getting shorter, and the weather outside the window does not encourage walks in the fresh air. It is then worthwhile to reach for natural...

Nov. 28, 2023
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The new health minister is Ewa Krajewska

Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki's third government was sworn in at the Presidential Palace on Monday. According to parliamentary arithmetic, it will complete its mission in two weeks at the latest, failing to win a vote of confidence.

Nov. 27, 2023
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No more ointments for as much as 200k each. The prescription drug market will be regulated

NFZ inspections confirm that irregularities are occurring in the prescription drug market. Some cases are already being dealt with by law enforcement agencies. The Ministry of Health has also noticed this phenomenon, so it has decided to regulate the prescription drug market. It turns out that it...

Nov. 27, 2023
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ACADEMY OF QUALITY IN HEALTH CARE

Part 4: Medical Event Compensation Fund (I)

Nov. 27, 2023
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WIM General, Functional and Oncology Urology Clinic opened after renovation

The grand opening of the modernized Department of General, Functional and Oncological Urology at WIM-PIB took place last Thursday. The total cost of the renovation was more than 27 million zlotys.

Nov. 27, 2023
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More women can get cytology and mammography starting in November. Attendance success is not there, however

- In the case of preventive examinations, mammography and cytology, we are again dealing with dualism very characteristic of the Ministry of Health and the National Health Fund. The assumptions are good, but they don't stand up to a clash with reality," says the president of the Regional Medical...

Nov. 27, 2023
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Huge leak of medical data. Hackers published the results of tests of 50,000 patients.

The results of medical tests of tens of thousands of Polish women and men have been exposed by hackers, reports trustanatrzeciastrona.pl. Hackers broke into the website of one of Poland's largest medical laboratory networks.

Nov. 27, 2023
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Disturbing results of NIK audit. Medical waste out of control

The Supreme Audit Office negatively assessed the handling of infectious medical waste, including that generated in connection with COVID-19, in 2019-2022 (Q1). During the audit period, it was stored, received and managed in contravention of regulations. Neither hospitals nor public administration...

Nov. 24, 2023