The diagnosis of an illness in a child turns the life of the entire family on its head. Everyday life is subordinated to the treatment process, and what seemed important not long ago loses its importance. However, in this new reality, there are moments that remain constant, giving breath and...
The pre-Christmas rush can sometimes be a serious problem for the elderly and lonely. The amount of information, the crowd in shopping malls and the multitude of people around are situations that can generate serious threats from fraudsters and thieves. Detective Margaret Marczulewska says she...
- During the time around Christmas we notice that hospital emergency rooms are busier. However, I wouldn't risk the thesis that we are dealing with a mass surrender of seniors to hospitals so that they don't bother us during the holidays," says Aleksander Matysiak, secretary of the Regional...
Influenza, various mutations of COVID-19, and most recently pertussis! Infection season has just begun, but the peak is still to come! Doctors of the Healthcare Employers' Agreement remind us that the most effective way to stem the tide of infections is vaccination!
"Christmas flavors in a healthy way" - these are free recipes that will allow you to prepare light Christmas dishes. This will help you save time spent in the kitchen. The free e-book is available on the NFZ Diet portal.
The shortest queue will be shown by an interactive map of the ED.
Rzecznik Praw Pacjenta Bartłomiej Chmielowiec zwrócił się do Ministra Sprawiedliwości z prośbą o podjęcie działań zmierzających do systemowej zmiany regulacji prawnych dot. pacjentów psychiatrii sądowej. W szczególności problem dotyczy osób przebywających w oddziałach psychiatrii sądowej o...
On December 12, 2024, Andrzej Duda signed the Act of December 6, 2024, amending the Labor Code and certain other acts. The amendment introduces into the Polish legal system special regulations on leave for parents of premature babies and children hospitalized after birth.
A child's cancer diagnosis is one of the most difficult experiences families can face. Parents often feel overwhelmed by the enormity of information and paperwork. Experts from IMiD's Department of Oncology and Oncologic Surgery explain what rights a child and his or her caregivers have to help...
Ombudsman Marcin Wiącek addressed the Minister of Health Izabela Leszczyny on improving compliance with the rights of pregnant women and women giving birth, and the effective implementation of perinatal care standards. The speech pointed to numerous irregularities reported by NGOs, including the...
In November, men are reminded more often than usual about preventive male health care. Unfortunately, men are still reluctant to go to the doctor. From the report "Understanding Masculinity. The reality of the Polish man." conducted on behalf of Gedeon Richter Poland, shows that up to one in ten...
The situation of multiple sclerosis patients in Poland has changed dramatically over the past few years. The voice of patients has been recognized and we have felt that we are partners in dialogue with those responsible for the health care system. Many of the solutions we sought have been...
The National Cancer Institute has launched a virtual Patient Assistant. Available on the NIO-PIB website, the tool will help manage appointments, among other things.
Since 2010, she has been suffering from a severe autoimmune disease of the nervous system - NMOSD or neuritis spectrum disorder of the optic nerves and spinal cord. Anita Najmrocki experienced symptoms such as excruciating pain, hemiparesis, difficulty with movement, and loss of vision. Before...
Every year, November 1 is a public holiday. This year, the All Saints' Day holiday falls on a Friday. And that means primary health care clinics will be closed. Many people travel away from where they live. Where to seek medical help when we get sick or feel worse during the holiday?
„Zwolnienia są dla respondentów tak samo ważne jak recepty i skierowania”, ustaliło Centrum e-Zdrowia w badaniu towarzyszącym testowaniu funkcji e-zwolnienia lekarskiego w aplikacji mojeIKP. Testy były prowadzone na wąskiej grupie respondentów.
- Signals of financial problems have been reaching us for some time, but the last few weeks show that these are no longer speculations, but real and tangible consequences," says Magdalena Kolodziej, president of the We Patients Foundation, about the difficult financial situation at the NFZ....
Myopia is an increasingly commonly diagnosed visual defect in children and adolescents. It mainly results from excessive axial elongation of the eyeball, leading to blurred vision of distant objects. If left untreated, it can rapidly worsen and increase the risk of serious eye diseases such as...
Epidemiological data indicate that life expectancy in Poland, depending on, among other things, place of residence, level of education, amount and source of income, or gender, can vary by up to a dozen years. Only appropriate systemic solutions can help reduce health inequalities. Recognizing...
The latest data from the eHealth Center for the May-August period provide information on the use of emergency contraception. The largest number of prescriptions for emergency contraception were issued to women aged 31-40, who filled as many as 3402 prescriptions. Younger patients, aged 19-24,...
Friedreich's Ataxia is a rare, progressive neurological disease that attacks the nervous system and muscles. Being diagnosed with this disease is a life-changing moment that changes lives forever. Those affected by Friedreich's Ataxia often face many challenges, both physical and mental. We talk...
The Supreme Audit Institution has taken patient rights under the microscope and found violations in all areas examined. The report highlighted, among other things, limited access to information and lack of decent conditions in almost 30% of facilities. As many as 65% of hospitals did not provide...
September 10 is International Suicide Prevention Day - an opportunity to highlight preventive measures that can prevent suicidal crises. Among the protective factors that support young people in difficult moments, one of the most important is good and supportive relationships. In response to the...
Marzena Kluszczynska of the STOMAlife Foundation talks about breaking taboos and educating children and teaching staff.
The team's mission is to improve the quality of life of Polish society and people affected by brain diseases, which will be in line with the activities of the Ministry of Health in the area of public health, prevention and education, and will be consistent with the directions of the European...
Physiotherapists are sounding the alarm: School-age children are particularly vulnerable to the appearance of postural defects and the aggravation of existing ones. - The risk factor is primarily: adopting an incorrect body shape for many hours, while sitting in a school desk or in free time...
Over the past year, the OCCP conducted 27 inspections on which companies offered their products to consumers. What was the effect?
Patient Ombudsman Bartlomiej Chmielowiec, has awarded the highest possible benefit of 200,000 zlotys from the Medical Event Compensation Fund. The fund, which has been in operation since last September, is a new, out-of-court pathway for patients injured by medical errors to obtain financial...
When we talk about side effects, we mean any adverse and undesirable effect of a drug that occurs in a patient during or shortly after treatment. Often this term is confused with a side effect, but they are not entirely the same. How to recognize an adverse reaction and what to do next?
A food allergy is when the body's immune system reacts to certain foods. Usually allergic reactions are mild, but there are some that are severe. Allergists must avoid foods that cause them. Importantly - European legislation, based on scientific grounds, ensures the presence of allergen...
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