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About the forum
The annual meeting of patient organisation leaders with national health policy-makers, including the Minister of Health, the President of the National Health Fund (NFZ), the Patient Ombudsman and public health experts, which takes place during the Forum, provides a platform for the integration of the patient organisation community and enables their leaders to draw attention to the biggest problems they face in their day-to-day activities.
The occasion for the patients' meeting is World Day of the Sick, celebrated on 11 February. The meeting of associations and foundations, organised by the Institute for Patients' Rights and Health Education, annually brings together more than 150 leaders of patient organisations representing the voice of tens of thousands of patients from all over Poland. Topics discussed include current public health challenges, the future of healthcare, technological innovations for medicine, as well as the daily experiences of patients and the quality of care they receive.
Purpose and mission
11 February
World Day of the Sick
World Day of the Sick is celebrated on 11 February each year and is a special opportunity to express respect and appreciation to healthcare workers, volunteers, family members, organisations and all those who selflessly dedicate themselves to the well-being of the sick.
This feast was established by Pope John Paul II on 13 May 1992, on the 11th anniversary of the attempt on his life. World Day of the Sick encourages efforts to relieve the suffering of those who are struggling to cope with illness. It also emphasises that suffering is a kind of trial in life, which is difficult to cope with on one's own. Adequate medical care is not enough, but a sincere heart shown by another person is also needed. Selfless, self-sacrificing and fraternal love for a person in need of our attention is not only an irreplaceable form of therapy for the sick person himself, but also an opportunity to discover valuable humanistic and spiritual values in ourselves.
Foundation Institute for Patients' Rights and Health Education
Foundation Institute for Patients' Rights and Health Education
64A Piękna Street 8
00-672 Warsaw
KRS 0000220999
REGON 140011587
NIP 5213335187
