A decision that can save lives. “The first such large program” starts

When asked if you need to be examined prophylactically, to prevent more than cure, most of them will answer “yes”. The problem is that the words follow and deeds, and it is different. The “Prevention 40 Plus” program did not quite work. It is new, it is called “my health” and maybe this name works mobilizing.

– Morphology turned out to be important in my life – says Julia Mielcarek, a psychology student. – It was a normal blood test. In the case of Julia, then the 18-year-old, allowed the statement that something disturbing was happening. Further diagnostics clearly indicated: acute myeloid leukemia.

– Early detection of any disease gives the opportunity for early treatment – emphasizes Mielcarek.

It's six years after bone marrow transplantation. He studies psychology. He enjoys life and has an appeal to everyone to study. And there will be an opportunity.

– From the fifth of the program “My Health” comes into force – announces the Minister of Health Izabela Leszczyna. The program that is just starting is a balance of the health of an adult. It will replace “40 plus prevention”.

– This is the first such large prevention program – indicates Dr. Michał Sutkowski, president of Warsaw family doctors from Lazarski University.

How does it work?

20-year-olds can use it. There is no upper age limit. – Interventions taken at such an early stage bring far better results – emphasizes Agata Sławin, a family doctor.

The first step is to complete the survey via the patient's online account or in the institution with the help of staff. The clinic has a maximum of 30 days to display the referral.

– The results are just going to our family doctor and he discusses these results with us, giving us specific recommendations. If we are, for example, a woman, the doctor will ask us when we were making mammography and cytology for the last time – explains Izabela Leszczyna.

“My health” is to enable early detection of risks and cardiological, metabolic or cancer. And so in the group of basic research includes, among others, blood counts, lipidogram or TSH. In this extended, depending on the age and result of the survey, we will find, among others, hepatic enzymes and a dog in men. People up to 49 years old will be able to use the program once every five years, the older ones – once in three.

– This program gives hope. Will it be enough? I have doubts about this, but you have to start with something – says Marta Bednarek from the “Rak'n'roll” Foundation.

– Patients do not know anything about this program or know very little. Secondly, and all those who will perform this program also do not have full knowledge yet – says Michał Sutkowski.

The regulation on the new program was announced two days ago. Importantly, the “My Health” program is to be implemented in all primary care facilities.

A big challenge before the Ministry of Health, not only when it comes to reaching the new program with the new program as possible. You also need to encourage Polish and Poles to use it.