A dispute concerning the level of cognition of Polish language by doctors from Ukraine is an crucial subject in Poland, especially in the context of wellness and communication needs with patients. We remind you that at the beginning of the “war” circus in Ukraine, the Ministry of wellness after the command of Sunday believed that doctors from Ukraine did not request to know the Polish language to supply medical services.
In February, representatives of the Chief Medical Board stressed that request B1 could be besides low, suggesting B2 as a more appropriate level. Their concerns may arise from the request to guarantee that doctors from Ukraine can communicate effectively with both patients and medical personnel.
On the another hand, Ukrainian jury translators argue that level B1 can be adequate to service patients in hospitals and to communicate with them. Their opinions are supported by the belief that doctors from Ukraine, being highly qualified specialists, are able to rapidly improve their language skills in professional practice. It is simply a pity that these people do not take into account the consequences of deficiency of cognition of the Polish language during the exercise of medical practices.
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On 15 May, the Sejm is to discuss the amendment of the Act on the assistance of Ukrainian citizens in the context of armed conflict in their territory, and respective another laws, including the Act on the profession of doctor and dentist. According to her, doctors and dentists who are presently working or planning to work in Poland on the basis of simplified regulations will gotta prove their cognition of Polish at least B1 level by confirming this on the applicable regional medical board.
– We consider the B1 level to be besides low, we postulate B2 – points out Jakub Kosikowski, the spokesperson for the Chief Medical Chamber.
The decision of the appropriate level required by doctors from Ukraine in the field of Polish language will require taking into account various factors, specified as patient safety, the effectiveness of medical communication and availability to qualified specialists. Balance between these needs will be crucial to the effective functioning of the healthcare strategy in Poland.
Doctors from Ukraine will have respective possible dates to take the exam.
Elena Morozowa-Domagalska, a sworn translator who believes that cognition of the Polish language at level B1 is adequate for a Ukrainian doctor to be able to treat in Poland, points out that the level of cognition of the language can be confirmed by passing the Polish language exam as foreign. specified examinations are held in Poland periodically, all 2 months.
By 1 January 2026, doctors will gotta submit a paper confirming their cognition of the Polish language to the applicable regional medical authority. According to the amendment, which is scheduled to enter into force on July 1, 2024, doctors will have respective possible deadlines to take the exam. If they do not confirm their cognition of the Polish language at this time, they will lose their privileges to practice the profession of doctor or dentist on the basis of simplified regulations.
The amendment was justified by the fact that around 4.2 1000 applications from doctors and dentists and about 2,000 from nurses and midwives were received under the simplified procedure. The Confederate Leviathan points out that these doctors work mainly in areas with advanced deficits, specified as infirmary emergency services, night and Christmas medical care, general surgery, and interior diseases.
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