Stany nagłe to chwile, w których liczy się każda sekunda, ale czy w takim pośpiechu da się zachować uważność na pacjenta jako osobę, a nie tylko przypadek medyczny? Stan nagły Stan nagły to sytuacja, w której istnieje bezpośrednie zagrożenie życia lub zdrowia i...
For many people, a diagnosis of illness is only the beginning of the anxiety, the biggest one often occurring at the thought of the hospital. Why is this the case, and how can we ensure that a stay in a medical facility is not a source of additional suffering, but a support on the road to recovery? When the hospital...
Why preventive screening is still being shunned Even though screening can save lives, too many of us still opt out. According to data presented in the post-conference report of the Senate of the Republic of Poland "Health first", the percentage of participants...
Life despite death. What is the terminal phase? The terminal state is the last stage of life for a person with a terminal illness. Although medicine no longer offers the possibility of a cure, this does not mean giving up treatment altogether. On the contrary, it is a time of special care for...
Mental illness is not a choice Mental disorders affect up to one in three people in Poland. Despite this prevalence, they are still treated as an embarrassing, uncomfortable and sometimes even dangerous subject. The stereotypes surrounding people with a psychiatric diagnosis are deeply...
In everyday healthcare, good communication is not a luxury, but the foundation of effective treatment. For people with hearing impairment, the information barrier is sometimes as serious as the disease itself. In the age of humanised medicine, the question of how to...
Transplantology Transplantology is a specialised field of medicine that deals with organ and tissue transplantation. It is a life-saving treatment for patients with advanced diseases for whom other therapies...
Humanising medicine is an approach that puts the patient at the centre of the treatment process, taking into account their physical, emotional and social needs. It is a philosophy that emphasises the importance of empathy, respect and understanding in the relationship between patient and staff....
Rare diseases Rare diseases are conditions that affect a small percentage of the population, usually less than one in 2,000 people. They are often genetic diseases that can affect various body systems, leading to serious health problems. Often.
Understanding the unique needs of children in healthcare Children are not only physically different from adults, but also emotionally and psychologically. Their reactions to illness, hospitalisation or even routine medical appointments can be much more intense....
Oncology patients Oncology patients are those who struggle with various forms of cancer, which can include both benign and malignant tumours. Cancers can affect almost every organ and tissue in the body, and their diagnosis is often the result of...
A preterm baby is defined as any newborn born before the 37th week of pregnancy. Depending on the duration of pregnancy, preterm babies can be classified into one of three categories: very extreme prematurity - babies born before 28 weeks gestation, extreme prematurity -...
Humanising medicine is an approach that puts the patient at the centre of the treatment process, taking into account not only their physical needs, but also their emotional, social and spiritual aspects. The humanisation of medicine is about making each patient feel that they are being treated with...
What is surgery? Surgery is the branch of medicine that deals with the treatment of disease and injury through surgical action on the patient's body. It is a broad and complex field that encompasses a variety of procedures, from simple outpatient procedures to complex...
What is an intensive care unit (ICU)? An intensive care unit (ICU) is a specialised unit in a hospital designed to care for patients in critical condition. Patients in the ICU require intensive monitoring and advanced...