Hundreds of thousands of sick people in Poland. The healthcare system still has gaps

The Supreme Audit Office's report highlights the fragmented care system for elderly patients with neurodegenerative diseases in Poland, emphasizing the lack of coordination between health and social services. Patients and their families navigate two separate systems with differing qualification criteria for benefits, complicating access to necessary care. The report calls for a clear diagnostic pathway, standardized care protocols, and better integration of services to support patients and their families. The Ministry of Health acknowledged the findings and outlined plans for a National Dementia Action Program to address these issues, aiming to improve early diagnosis and treatment coordination.