„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.
Patients are eager to use the Medical Event Compensation Fund, as evidenced by the growing number of applications and benefits awarded. The Patient Ombudsman, Bartlomiej Chmielowiec, has already issued 35 decisions on granting benefits from the Fund, which is very popular among patients.
The purpose of the draft law amending the Law on Professional and Social Rehabilitation and Employment of Persons with Disabilities is to increase the monthly subsidy for the salary of a disabled employee financed by the State Fund for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities (PFRON). Changes...
38 million zlotys of grants for the implementation of nearly 200 projects have been awarded under this year's call for proposals for the Active Plus program, Senior Policy Minister Marzena Okła-Drewnowicz announced. The essence of the program is to support the activities of NGOs working to...
The Social Insurance Institution has published statistical information on the results of an audit of the correctness of temporary disability adjudication.
The equipment of medical facilities does not ensure that patients with disabilities have equal access to gynecological services. Meanwhile, accessibility standards for medical offices should be included in legal acts. Minister Izabela Leszczyna responded to the RPO's letter.
The District Medical Council of Szczecin appeals to the Minister of Health Izabela Leszczyna to expand biochemical tests performed on women in the first trimester of pregnancy. - We recognize that this is a test that should be performed in the standard of services available to pregnant patients....
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