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When we choose a general health care physician, we also choose the community nurse and midwife. However, many of us have no idea when and in what situations to seek their assistance.

“If we continue to abuse antibiotics, their effectiveness will drop, because there will be an evolution of microorganisms immune to their effect," experts warn and remind that these medicines protect from bacteria, but are ineffective in the case of viral infections.

Not every low mood directly indicates illness. However, if it lasts for a few weeks, and is accompanied by sleeping problems, no appetite or apathy, it is worth looking for specialist help. It may not be just the blues, but a depressive disorder.

In Poland nocturnal enuresis is a problem that concerns around 300 thousand children above 5 years of age. Contrary to the stereotype, the disorder usually is not caused by psychological factors, and proper diagnosis allows the choice of an effective therapy.

Marek Lichota, from the “Appetite for life" Patients Association, lost 30 kg after a month in hospital and four procedures. In his case, medical nutrition therapy was necessary.

Since 2001, the patents of innovative biological medicines which have revolutionised the treatment of diabetes, tumours, and other diseases, have increasingly expired. At the same time, the so-called biosimilar medicines are appearing, their prices being nearly 25 percent lower.

When we think about the hazards at work, we usually consider activities that which may end up in accidents, i.e. high altitude or underground work. However, these are not the only hazards. Over 36 percent of Poles experience a negative impact of work on their health.

The Polish Chamber of Physicians and Dentists (Naczelna Izba Lekarska) acts as a self-governing professional association in Poland and, by virtue of the law, covers all physicians and dentists holding medical licences in this country. There are also a number of other medical associations, societies and trade unions for doctors.

A good physical condition can be restored through rehabilitation carried out within outpatient care or home services, as well as within inpatient rehabilitation. In justified cases patients are entitled to a few weeks’ stay in a hospital rehabilitation ward financed by the National Health Fund (NFZ).

How will the childbirth go? What can you expect in hospital and how to look after a newborn baby? These questions are often asked by mothers-to-be. Childbirth schools are trying to answer them, and, thanks to suitable training, they can reduce childbirth-related stress.

“Keep away from sweets" is the basic principle in the diet of diabetics, regardless of whether they suffer from type 1 or type 2 diabetes. In general, the little-and-often approach is recommended, preferably with a large proportion of lean meats and vegetables.

It is always better to do something than nothing – this is a basic rule of giving first aid. We should remember that administering first aid is our duty, and we may be subject to penalties if we evade it.