System ochrony zdrowia w Polsce a turystyka

Abstract

Health care system in Poland and tourism The aim of the study was to analyze the Polish health care system from the perspective of its use by outbound and inbound tourists. Health care facilities are part of the supporting facilities in tourism. This type of infrastructure primarily serves local residents, but also determines the proper organization of tourism at the destination. With regard to tourism, this infrastructure is used by people before their travels, mainly for preventive purposes, tourists staying in a particular destination, as well as those returning from trips (e.g., requiring further treatment). In connection with health prophylaxis preceding the trip, attention was paid to the activities of the Polish Society of Maritime, Tropical and Travel Medicine together with the National Network of Travel Medicine Centres. In addition to the data obtained from this association, information from the Central Statistical Office and the System and Implementation Analyzes Database, as well as data obtained from the National Health Fund, were used in the research procedure. However, despite the presence of increasingly available data, there is still much work to be done in developing knowledge about travel risks and preventive measures related to travel to another country.