Ukrainians have problems with access to a doctor. The Commissioner for Human Rights alerts the Minister of Health
The biggest problems concern oncology patients, dialysis patients, chronically ill people, seniors and children. In many cases, interruption of treatment may lead to a serious threat to health or life. Aid organizations receive numerous signals about refusal of prescriptions, diagnostic tests or rehabilitation.
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Particularly alarming are situations where patients cannot continue dialysis required several times a week. The Ombudsman indicates that Art. 22 of the Act terminating the aid only guarantees continuation of hospitalization, not outpatient services. This means that people requiring constant therapy outside the hospital remain without a clear legal basis for further treatment. An example is a patient from Ukraine who encountered difficulties in continuing dialysis at the Medical Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration.
The Ombudsman asked the Ministry of Health for clear explanations regarding the rules for providing services. The Commissioner for Human Rights emphasizes that the current situation creates a legal loophole that threatens the most vulnerable groups. He also points out that chronically ill people are often unable to work, so they are unable to obtain insurance. The lack of clear regulations causes uncertainty for both patients and medical facilities. The Ombudsman calls for urgent legislative action to ensure continuity of treatment for all those in need.
