Planning of Polish physician workforce – Systemic inconsistencies, challenges and possible ways forward

In autumn 2017, junior physicians in Poland, frustrated with workload, poor working end employment conditions, undertook a strike, demanding reforms. This strike was supported by majority of physician associations and other professional organizations of medical staff. This serious event has brought attention to many inconsistencies and challenges for the Polish health workforce. Due to inadequate policies in respect to medical workforce, the Polish system is facing serious problems like: workload and shortages of medical staff, emigration of health professionals and limited access to health services.
Source: Health Policy - Category: Health Management Authors: Source Type: research