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...
When we go on vacation, our first instinct is rarely to think about what regulations apply to taking medicines across the border. This is a big mistake, especially if we are taking any medications on a permanent basis. It turns out that if we don't follow the formalities, we can be unpleasantly...
Over the past happy months, more than 53 percent of Poles aged 18-35 have experienced signs of bullying in their workplace. Within this group, the largest number of people spoke of shouting, cursing and name-calling - more than 21 percent. Mostly these were respondents earning more than PLN 9,000...
The GrowSPACE Foundation has published the latest data on the availability of school psychologists in Poland. Although the situation is improving, there is still a significant lack of specialists, which can affect the quality of psychological care in schools.
An audit by the Supreme Audit Office found serious irregularities in the process of confirming spa status. Polluted air, which could negatively affect the health of visitors, was downplayed, leading to the confirmation of unqualified spa status.
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.
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...
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.
Obtaining a special education certificate for students with ADHD involves many problems. The Ombudsman has received a request regarding difficulties in this regard and has asked the Ministry of Education for clarification.
- I am safe. I live and act as if I don't have this disease," says Wojciech Mościbrodzki, a patient with hemophilia A.
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