WYKORZYSTANIE POTENCJAŁU NAUKOWO-BADAWCZEGO I LECZNICZEGO ORAZ KONDYCJA FINANSOWA NARODOWEGO INSTYTUTU ONKOLOGII IM. MARII SKŁODOWSKIEJ-CURIE W LATACH 2017–2021
UTILISATION OF SCIENTIFIC, RESEARCH, AND MEDICAL POTENTIAL OF MARIA CURIE-SKŁODOWSKA NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF ONCOLOGY IN THE YEARS 2017–2021

Summary/Abstract: Purpose – The study concerns the National Institute of Oncology, which is the largest medical research institute in Poland. It presents the development of the institution and evaluates the scientific, research and treatment activities as well as the financial situation of the above‐mentioned institutions.Research method – The article is a case study. The method of examining documents and data contained in the annual activity reports of the Director of the NIO and its financial statements for the years 2017–2021 has been used. In evaluation the Institute, the indicators for public healthcare entities included in the regulation of the Minister of Health has been applied.Results – The National Institute of Oncology conducts extensive research and develops innovative treatment methods that are practically used in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. He actively participates in a task of exceptional importance for improving public health in Poland, i.e. the National Oncology Strategy. The difficult financial situation of the entity is gradually improving.Originality/value/implications/recommendations – The issue of medical research insti‐ tutes is not handled in the literature on public health or public finance. Therefore, this publication fills the existing gap to some extent and is part of the series of articles devoted to the above‐mentioned issues, implemented by the authors. entities.

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