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The problem with disability rulings. More and more complaints to the RPO

Complainants point out that for this reason, among others, they may lose their right to disability benefits Deputy ROP Stanislaw Trociuk asks the government's Plenipotentiary for Persons with Disabilities, Pawel Wdowik, about measures to shorten the wait for a ruling On August 6, 2023, Article...

Oct. 24, 2023
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AGH and Swietokrzyskie Oncology Center join forces for the benefit of patients

The Stanislaw Staszic University of Science and Technology in Krakow and the Świętokrzyskie Oncology Center concluded a cooperation agreement on Monday (23.10.). One of the first research projects will concern the use of artificial intelligence in planning and quality control of radiotherapy...

Oct. 24, 2023
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Banning physician participation in advertisements. NRL's position

The Medical Ethics Committee of the Supreme Medical Council has issued a position paper opposing the use of a doctor's image not only in advertisements for medical devices, but also in materials promoting cosmetics, special foodstuffs, or other products or services unrelated to medical activities.

Oct. 24, 2023
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What are the rights of foreign physicians who have obtained a simplified license to practice?

The Regional Medical Council of the Greater Poland Chamber of Physicians has called for the absolute application of regulations on the conditional right to practice medicine/dentistry for those who obtained their diploma outside the EU. The regulations, which were introduced during the SARS-CoV-2...

Oct. 23, 2023
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Osteoporoza: za mało kości w kości

Nieleczona może prowadzić do kalectwa i śmierci. W Polsce chorują na nią ponad 2 miliony osób, ale tylko niecałe 5 procent z nich objętych jest leczeniem. Tymczasem proste „badanie diagnostyczne” w postaci pomiaru wzrostu może pomóc w wykryciu tej niebezpiecznej choroby.

Oct. 23, 2023
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Miesiąc świadomości raka piersi

Masz wybór, gdy...

To już trzecia odsłona kampanii edukacyjnej na temat raka piersi „Masz wybór”. Masz wybór, gdy... mówi nam dr Mariola Kosowicz z Poradnii Psychoonkologii NIO-PIB.

Oct. 23, 2023
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The State Sanitary Inspectorate has checked "for ticks and mosquitoes" products. There are the results of the inspection

In September, the State Sanitary Inspectorate completed another nationwide market inspection of biocidal products used to repel and control mosquitoes and ticks (insecticides and repellents).

Oct. 23, 2023
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Cognitive dysfunction in patients with myocardial infarction. Results of a study

According to United Nations projections, by 2030 the percentage of Europe's population over 65 will be 23.8%. Older age is considered a major risk factor for both cardiovascular disease and cognitive impairment and dementia. Cognitive disorders are a heterogeneous group of diseases due not only...

Oct. 23, 2023
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November list of reimbursed drugs - summary of changes

The OJ of the Ministry of Health published a Notice of the Minister of Health dated October 20, 2023 on the list of reimbursed drugs, foodstuffs for special nutritional purposes and medical devices for November 1, 2023.

Oct. 23, 2023
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Vaccine Forum 2023

The 3rd Vaccine Forum Congress is behind us

Challenges related to the vaccination calendar, the role of artificial intelligence in promoting prophylaxis, health promotion in the office of an occupational physician or the importance of opinion leaders in dialogue with patients online. Such issues were the focus of discussions at the 3rd...

Oct. 23, 2023
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Elżbieta Piotrowska-Rutkowska: The NFZ order on vaccination in pharmacies was expected. It is a pity that the draft was published so late

Interview with Elżbieta Piotrowska-Rutkowska, president of the Supreme Pharmaceutical Chamber, conducted during the Vaccine Forum Congress.

Oct. 20, 2023
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How to spot a fake Ozempic? You need to pay attention to these 3 features

Factory-filled injectors falsely labeled as Ozempic medicinal product (semaglutide, solution for injection, doses: 1 mg; 0.5 mg; 0.25 mg) have appeared in some EU countries in the legal distribution chain. The counterfeit injectables are labeled in German. How do you know you're dealing with a...

Oct. 20, 2023
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Wiceprezes NRL na czele Rady ds. Rozwoju Stomatologii. Jakie priorytety?

Zgodnie z zasadami działania Rady ds. Rozwoju Stomatologii przy Ministerstwie Zdrowia po pół roku przewodnictwo w niej przejmuje przedstawiciel zawodowego samorządu lekarzy i lekarzy dentystów. Priorytet rady w najbliższym półroczu będą stanowiły działania na rzecz poprawy warunków pracy kadry...

Oct. 20, 2023
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Starting in January, courses for medical dispatchers. What about the exam?

The Draft Regulation of the Minister of Health on courses authorizing to work as a medical dispatcher and a provincial coordinator of emergency medical services, as well as an in-service course for medical dispatchers, has been submitted for consultation.

Oct. 20, 2023
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ACADEMY OF QUALITY IN HEALTH CARE

Part 2 - important dates

The Law on Quality in Health Care and Patient Safety came into effect on September 8, 2023.The indicated law imposes a number of new obligations on health care providers.The Law Amending the Law on Patients' Rights and Patients' Ombudsman, which introduces the Medical Events Compensation Fund, is...

Oct. 20, 2023
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Vaccine Forum 2023 - live broadcast

W Centrum Nauki Kopernik trwa trzecia edycja kongresu VACCINE FORUM organizowanego przez ekspertów Instytutu Ochrony Zdrowia i Porozumienia na Rzecz Dobrych Praktyk w Szczepieniach. Zapraszamy do oglądania transmisji!

Oct. 20, 2023
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ICU Hospital. Episode 8: Digital hospital - healthcare in the age of 5G and AI

- There are areas in health care where the use of new technologies can certainly improve the diagnostic process. Artificial intelligence can, for example, suggest to a doctor which of the patients arriving in the ED with a head injury require urgent referral to the neurology department. However,...

Oct. 20, 2023
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A woman drinks a glass of wine and the fetus swims in alcohol. What is FASD?

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy is a shameful problem and swept under the rug. Also by doctors. Does the responsibility for the health of the child rest solely with the woman? And what about "drunken sperm"? We discuss the consequences of drinking alcohol during pregnancy with Dr. Ewa...

Oct. 20, 2023
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Klaudiusz Komor: No one wants to take responsibility for the most difficult things

- The public, after the change of power, certainly expects quick decisions and quick results from those decisions. Perhaps that's why the Ministry of Health will not be the one the coalition partners will be particularly keen on," Klaudiusz Komor, vice president of the Supreme Medical Chamber,...

Oct. 19, 2023
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Oncology comprehensive benefits. There is a draft order

The Headquarters of the National Health Fund presented a draft order of the President of the National Health Fund amending the order on the terms and conditions of contracts for providing comprehensive oncology services (draft dated 17.10.2023).

Oct. 19, 2023
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Urology advances with state-of-the-art hardware therapies

The laser beam from a device dedicated to urology called Thulio strikes the kidney deposit with the utmost precision, crushing the stone into extremely small pieces without leaving any residual lithiasis. The only device of this type in Poland is owned by EMC SA Group's St. Anne's Hospital in...

Oct. 19, 2023