Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I am Father Ireneusz Sajewicz, a hospital chaplain. Today I would like to share with you my thoughts on the role of the hospital chaplain in the spiritual care of the patient. In the day-to-day duties of a hospital chaplain, we always try to...
There are studies that show that the partnership relationship between doctor and patient has a significant impact on the outcome of treatment. It is important that the doctor understands the patient's needs, provides support and works with the patient to make treatment decisions. In this way...
I believe that intuitively we often act in a way that appeals to ethics, even though we may not be aware of it. The thing is to do it in a conscious way and to refer to certain issues. When we talk about ethics, the first thing to think about is.
For the past 10 years, patients' rights have been regulated by the Act on Patients' Rights and Patients' Ombudsman. In this law, we will find an explanation of various concepts such as patient, loved one, medical records and a broad catalogue of patient rights. We will also find there...
The patient has the right to be informed about his/her condition. This is a fundamental right of the patient, which should be exercised fully and in a way that the patient understands. In the case of minors or incapacitated persons, health information may be provided to...
The patient has the right to be informed about his/her condition. This is a fundamental right of the patient, which should be exercised fully and in a way that the patient understands. In the case of minors or incapacitated persons, health information may be provided to...
The patient makes the final choice as to which medical act will be performed on him or her. Therefore, this decision by the patient must be an informed one, i.e. the patient must receive comprehensive information from the doctor about the chosen medical action. At the point when the patient ...
As patients, we have the right to seek an additional opinion from another doctor, nurse or midwife, whether in outpatient or inpatient care. We do not have to justify our request and doctors, nurses and midwives are obliged to take it into account....
The patient's right of access to medical records is an important right in Poland. Medical records contain information about a patient's state of health and the medical procedures performed on them. The patient or a person authorised by the patient has the right to inspect the...
The patient has the right to be informed about his/her condition. This is a fundamental right of the patient, which should be exercised fully and in a way that the patient understands. In the case of minors or incapacitated persons, health information may be provided to...
I would encourage you to read the book 'Conversations on Death and Dying' by Dr Elizabeth Rose, which has highlighted the need for end of life care and the risks of medical. This is an important position to help you understand the issues surrounding care....
I recommend to you the monograph entitled. 'Schooling in Central and Northern Europe. On the need for transcultural education: social, ethical, musical and health aspects". The book, published in Polish and English, addresses topics related to education...
I recommend reading the book 'The Village Effect' by Susan Painter. This book tells the story of how face-to-face contact can affect our health, happiness and intelligence. The Polish edition of this popular science item was published in 2015 by...
The book 'The bible of clinical communication' by Professors Superman Kurs and Driver is well worth reading. The book presents the Cambridge guidelines model, describing 72 skills related to clinical communication. It is based on research and examples, through...
Illness is not only a physical suffering, but also a moral and emotional specificity. Often people think it won't happen to them, but in reality illness stirs up emotions and moral distress. As doctors, it is important to be prepared for these aspects of illness and to focus...