On the eve of World Sick Day, the People and Medicine Foundation is organizing for the second time the conference "On Sickness in Human Terms," aimed at all those who face various chronic diseases. The conference will be held on February 10, 2024, and will consist of lectures and practical workshops. The event will feature speeches by patients who are themselves struggling with diseases or their loved ones, as well as experts in health and patient rights. The conference is free and will be held online.
Conference "About getting sick in a humane way" - An event for everyone facing chronic diseases!
Published Feb. 6, 2024 17:00
Support for patients with chronic diseases
The People and Medicine Foundation Conference is an event designed to help patients with chronic diseases. Most of the speakers are people with chronic diseases who lead active lives despite their burdens. Sharing experiences is invaluable for those who have to deal with similar challenges every day. "Theoretical knowledge is important, but the real power lies in the authentic stories of those affected by the disease." - emphasizes Joanna Twardak, leader of the "Tame the Disease" project.
This year, the conference's thematic blocks cover four areas that people with chronic diseases face every day. "Meet others who, like you, are looking for motivation to counter chronic diseases. Together, let's create a community of support and understanding," stressed Alicja Sekret, a member of the Board of Directors of the People and Medicine Foundation and leader of the Patients to Patients project.
A Common Language For All
This year's Conference will be supported by the Deaf World Foundation, allowing sign language interpretation of the entire event. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can actively participate, regardless of their mode of communication.
4 Theme Blocks
During the event, we will look at the challenges of the disease from different perspectives, focusing on both psychological and practical aspects.
Chronic disease and the relationship: The panel will discuss the impact of chronic illness on relationships. Agata Sawicka, copywriter and songwriter, Anna Herman, early childhood education teacher, and Patrycja Wonatowska, psychologist, sexologist, therapist, sex educator, will participate in a conversation on this topic, sharing perspectives and tools for dealing with this aspect of living with a chronic illness.
Searching for reliable information in the digital age: The problems of searching for reliable information in the Internet era on chronic diseases will be discussed by Katarzyna Lipka, analyst of the Foundation "Against Disinformation", Karolina Wierzbinska, editor-in-chief of Hello Health, and Patrycja Furs, educator and blogger, who will share proven methods of using Internet resources, avoiding misinformation.
Patient Rights: Legal issues related to patients and opportunities in the treatment process will be discussed by Ewelina Babisz, legal counsel, Jakub Kosikowski, spokesman for the Supreme Medical Chamber, and Anna Łotowska-Ćwiklewska, anesthesiologist. The speakers will discuss patients' rights and strategies for defending them.
Chronic illness and work: Katarzyna Wierzbowska, entrepreneur and social innovator, Łukasz Krasoń, Secretary of State and Government Plenipotentiary for Disabled Persons, and Urszula Zając-Pałdyna, lawyer and HR specialist, will talk about the challenges of combining chronic illness with work life.
Workshop
In addition to lectures, the conference is complemented by hands-on classroom workshops, an opportunity to meet new people, exchange experiences and gain practical knowledge to make everyday life easier.
- Chronic illness and work - relaxation workshop: Gain practical knowledge on how to deal with stress, not only at work. Hosted by psychologist Joanna Stawinska. February 6 at 15:30.
- Chronic disease and the relationship - Do Zina and See how to take the first step in talking about intimate blockages: Leading: Girls and Queers to the Front. February 10 at 3:30 pm.
- Patient's rights - practical knowledge on preparing a disability application: Hosted by: coach Paulina Wesołek. February 10 at 15:30.
- Searching for reliable information in the digital rra - practical application of the map of critical thinking in disease: Hosted by scientist Helena Butkiewicz, leader of the Sources Project at the People and Medicine Foundation. February 10 at 3:30 pm.
We invite you to sign up! The conference will be held online and participation is completely free. You are also welcome to watch the event together online and exchange experiences at the headquarters of sponsor PZU Health.
Sign up for the "On Sickness in a Human Way" conference and benefit from knowledge and inspiration.
Media patronage: HelloHealth, Radio Kolor
About the People and Medicine Foundation: the Foundation addresses the psycho-social dimension of getting sick, offering support and assistance to people living with chronic diseases.
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