First, the patient
Vaccines are victims of their own success. Episode 13
We reflect on the consequences of vaccination choices, discuss the growing 'denialism virus' and analyse the role of doctors and health inspection in our daily lives.
New perspectives on cancer treatment. Episode 12
Cancer as a future leading cause of death, living with cancer, choosing an oncology centre and the challenges of Polish doctors are the topics discussed in the latest episode of the podcast 'First the patient'. Monica Rachtan's guest is oncology expert Professor Jakub Zolnierek.
Emotions on a plate. When food becomes solace. Episode 11
In today's society, food is not just a means to satisfy hunger. We eat practically all the time, often not out of need but out of boredom or emotion.
When prevention fails. An unexpected cancer diagnosis. Episode 10
Cancer, and breast cancer in particular, is not a sentence. This is one of the key themes of the latest episode of the podcast "Patient First"
A silent threat in the sun, or how not to make friends with melanoma? Episode 9
In the latest episode of the podcast 'First the patient', Monika Rachtan talks to Professor Anna Czarnecka, an expert in clinical oncology at the National Institute of Oncology in Warsaw.
The psychiatrist isn't so scary. Episode 8
In today's episode of the podcast 'Patient First', Monika Rachtan talks to psychiatrist Dr Slawomir Murawc, MD.
From birth to adulthood. The role of the paediatrician in child development. Episode 7
How to take care of a child's health at different stages of development? Which paediatrician should I choose? When should I go to the doctor with my child? Dr Dagmara Pokorna-Kałwak, M.D. answers these and many other questions.
Scalpel - the last chance in heart disease? Episode 6
Is the scalpel a last resort in heart disease? Who should the patient turn to with hypertension problems? Is this a task for the family doctor or the cardiologist? And how many heart attacks can a person actually survive?
How many heart attacks can you survive?
In the upcoming episode of the podcast 'First the patient', host Monika Rachtan talks to Professor Michał Zembala, a prominent cardiac surgeon, about the role of the scalpel in saving lives.
