In Poland there is simply a wave of flu, and hospitals evidence a evidence number of patients. Visiting restrictions have been introduced in any institutions and the Central Sanitary Inspectorate (GIS) encourages vaccinations that are available free of charge to hazard groups. See how to defend yourself and your loved ones from dangerous flu complications.
Influenza Summit: Emergency Hospitals
– We can see the highest of flu cases following the structure of patients' admissions to the department of interior diseases," said Artur Nahorecki, deputy manager of the infirmary in Bolesławec. Due to the expanding number of flu and another viral and bacterial infections, many medical institutions have introduced restrictions.
At the infirmary in Bolesławec, acting against the law, he stopped visits to all wards. On the another hand, in the Center for wellness in Lubań (Lower Silesia) visits were limited to 14:00-15:00, and additionally the work to wear masks was introduced.
– The limitation of visiting opportunities is due to a flu epidemic. We can see the highest of illness after the structure of admission of patients to the department of interior diseases, where more than 50 percent are treated for influenza and its complications," explained Artur Nahorecki.
There is no uncertainty that it is possible to introduce a temporary limitation alternatively than to deprive visitors of the right to visit a patient in the infirmary in this case under § 5 of the Patient Rights Act. However, it is worth noting here that in the decision/order to introduce a regulation by the director/manager of the unit, the duration of specified limitation must be indicated. The law does not supply for specified regulation for an indefinite period of time. We besides remind everyone afraid that on the basis of the above mentioned provision in the average state, which includes besides the state of epidemic or epidemic danger (now abolished in Poland) there is no basis for the right to introduce a complete ban, he will visit patients in hospital. The introduction of specified a regulation infringes Article 33(1) and (2) of the abovementioned Act.
Flu and cold: How to separate symptoms?
The Chief Sanitary Inspectorate reminds me that the flu is not the same as the cold. Among the most common symptoms of influenza are:
- dry cough,
- fever
- headache
- muscle pain
- General fatigue.
In the case of colds, the most common occurrences are:
- runny nose
- sneezing,
- pain and sore throat,
- muscle pain.
– How do you tell a cold from a flu? Check the symptoms, but remember – the final diagnosis is given by the doctor – reads GIS.
Dangerous Flu Complications: Why Is It Worth Vaccination?
The flu is not only a nuisance, but besides a hazard of serious complications. Among them are:
- Myocarditis
- pneumonia
- respiratory failure.
In utmost cases complications may even lead to the request for a heart transplant. – erstwhile we have flu-like symptoms, delight contact your doctor as shortly as possible to start treatment – the experts emphasize.
We recommend: The ultimate Court yet ruled that the covid restrictions were illegal
We would like to remind you that the Provincial Administrative Court (WSA) in the case under the signature of Act V SA/Wa 2002/23 confirmed our erstwhile reports of illegality introduced by hospitals of restrictions on the deprivation of the right to visit patients. In the ruling, the court stated that all patient in the infirmary has the right to individual contact with others. The case afraid a ban on visiting tiny patients due to a possible terrorist threat.
It should besides be pointed out that in Poland, contrary to the claims of the infirmary directorate, laws form laws alternatively than recommendations of the head of GIS on the services of pharmaceutical corporations.
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Flu epidemic in Poland. Hospitals reintroduce illegal visiting bans
