Children and adolescents in the health care system in Poland Cover Image

Opieka nad dziećmi i młodzieżą w systemie ochrony zdrowia w Polsce
Children and adolescents in the health care system in Poland

Author(s): Wojciech Stefan Zgliczyński
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: children and adolescents; Poland; preventive health care; health care system; health

Summary/Abstract: The paper presents basic issues related to the health care system and the main regulations for the health care of children and adolescents in Poland. The author discusses the health care system resources and services provided to this group with special emphasis placed on preventive health care. The article concludes with the evaluation of the Polish health care system for children and adolescents. The author argues that some changes are needed in this area.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 7-40
  • Page Count: 34
  • Language: Polish