pawian
27 Jun 2013
News / Polish priest caught in hand-of-God action on train in Tri-City area. [39]
I meant that`s not enough.
I meant that`s not enough.
pawian
27 Jun 2013
News / Polish priest caught in hand-of-God action on train in Tri-City area. [39]
No, Jon, you didn`t read youtube TOS in detail.
That isn't grounds for removing something from YouTube. Sexual content, however, is.
No, Jon, you didn`t read youtube TOS in detail.
pawian
26 Jun 2013
News / Polish priest caught in hand-of-God action on train in Tri-City area. [39]
Yes, but that`s what makes it even more suspicious, don`t you think?
Yes, but that`s what makes it even more suspicious, don`t you think?
pawian
25 Jun 2013
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
Catherine the Great????
Stanisław Poniatowski???
Katerina of Anhalt-Zerbst, as she was born.
Catherine the Great????
Her lover was very short but apparently a hit with the ladies
Stanisław Poniatowski???
pawian
25 Jun 2013
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
Yes, of course.
Without google, still nothing. :):)
Aaaah, Countess Cosel you mean?
Best to wait a bit and give someone a chance.
Yes, of course.
One clue though,is that it was built by a King, loved by his people, but hated by his rivals and today, not buried in Wawel. Famous for his German lover.
Without google, still nothing. :):)
Aaaah, Countess Cosel you mean?
pawian
25 Jun 2013
pawian
25 Jun 2013
pawian
25 Jun 2013
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
Point!
This one?
Warsaw. The circular square (sounds odd in English, doesn't it?) is plac Zbawicela.
Point!
This one?
pawian
25 Jun 2013
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
Good, but I was first. Sorry. :):):)
Which city is it?
Dobrzyca
Good, but I was first. Sorry. :):):)
Which city is it?
pawian
25 Jun 2013
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
Point for me again.
Wow, good one, I start googling right now....
Palace in Dobrzyca, unusual shape symbolizes free masons` ideas.
pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pa%C5%82ac_w_Dobrzycy
Hehe. It is indeed Góra Świętej Anny.
Point for me again.
Where's this, and why is it that shape?
Wow, good one, I start googling right now....
Palace in Dobrzyca, unusual shape symbolizes free masons` ideas.
pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pa%C5%82ac_w_Dobrzycy
pawian
25 Jun 2013
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
Mountain of St Anna, the place of heavy fighting between Germans and Poles during 3rd Silesian Uprising in 1921.
Aaahh...... :):)
That nude was probably British and he didn`t protest at all. :):):) Just had fun in a typical British style. :):):)
Where's this?
Mountain of St Anna, the place of heavy fighting between Germans and Poles during 3rd Silesian Uprising in 1921.
I meant the nude, not the good general.
Aaahh...... :):)
That nude was probably British and he didn`t protest at all. :):):) Just had fun in a typical British style. :):):)
pawian
25 Jun 2013
UK, Ireland / Western Europe is not Paradise after all (Polish doctors in the UK more popular) [75]
Aaahhh, now I see it. But it should be walk-in centre, right? Without that hyphen it is incomprehensible.
walk in centre (bez the).
a place/clinic where no appointment is needed.
a place/clinic where no appointment is needed.
Aaahhh, now I see it. But it should be walk-in centre, right? Without that hyphen it is incomprehensible.
pawian
25 Jun 2013
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
Point for you.
Kościuszko started an insurection to protest against 2nd partition.
but the face is a bit like the bust of Kościuszko in the klatka schodowa where I live.
Point for you.
What was he protesting about?
Kościuszko started an insurection to protest against 2nd partition.
pawian
25 Jun 2013
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
Kruszyniany, north east Poland.
. Can you be more specific about the location?
Kruszyniany, north east Poland.
pawian
25 Jun 2013
UK, Ireland / Western Europe is not Paradise after all (Polish doctors in the UK more popular) [75]
Clever! :):)
Oh, yes, I wanted to ask. What does it mean: walk in the centres?
Clever! :):)
all the walk in centres that are available in the UK.
Oh, yes, I wanted to ask. What does it mean: walk in the centres?
pawian
25 Jun 2013
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
Aaah, those Muslim, or Tartar churches in northern Poland.
I'm sure this one has been up before, but what is it and where is it?
Aaah, those Muslim, or Tartar churches in northern Poland.
pawian
25 Jun 2013
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
Yes, spider`s web under which £okietek crawled and that saved his life!
Pawian:
Yes!! Why such design?
Pajęczyna?
Yes!! Why such design?
Pajęczyna?
Yes, spider`s web under which £okietek crawled and that saved his life!
pawian
25 Jun 2013
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
Yes!! Why such design?
Guys, how about starting a ranking of winners? Let`s count from the first post after my come back.
https://polishforums.com/travel/poland-photo-riddles-25380/62/#msg1377977
Points
1- Shawn
1 - f stop
1.5 Ironside
0.5 pawian
1 jon 357
Is it £okietka?
Yes!! Why such design?
Guys, how about starting a ranking of winners? Let`s count from the first post after my come back.
https://polishforums.com/travel/poland-photo-riddles-25380/62/#msg1377977
Points
1- Shawn
1 - f stop
1.5 Ironside
0.5 pawian
1 jon 357
pawian
25 Jun 2013
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
Yes! But the gate is of great significance. Its design isn`t accidental.
Yes! But the gate is of great significance. Its design isn`t accidental.
pawian
25 Jun 2013
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
Sorry, no. But you are right in one - it is close to Krakow.
Sorry, no. But you are right in one - it is close to Krakow.
pawian
25 Jun 2013
UK, Ireland / Western Europe is not Paradise after all (Polish doctors in the UK more popular) [75]
I see. Yes, my GP also complained about hypochondriac grannies and suggested introducing a small fee, like 15-10 zlotys, for a visit.
Sorry for this denial, I didn`t want to hurt you but you were too hasty with this alcohol. I have never come across a drunken doctor in Poland, nor do I remember anybody of my family and acquaintances telling me so. Of course, I know it happens, drunk doctor cases are sometimes made public in media but are always considered a great scandal.
That is why I simply don`t believe that Polish doctors booze more than British ones. You are wrong.
I see. Yes, my GP also complained about hypochondriac grannies and suggested introducing a small fee, like 15-10 zlotys, for a visit.
Denial? Not really. Just what one sees. Interestingly, I've noticed more and more lawyers here advertising medical negligence services - quite a new thing.
Sorry for this denial, I didn`t want to hurt you but you were too hasty with this alcohol. I have never come across a drunken doctor in Poland, nor do I remember anybody of my family and acquaintances telling me so. Of course, I know it happens, drunk doctor cases are sometimes made public in media but are always considered a great scandal.
That is why I simply don`t believe that Polish doctors booze more than British ones. You are wrong.
pawian
25 Jun 2013
UK, Ireland / Western Europe is not Paradise after all (Polish doctors in the UK more popular) [75]
I see we need to stop for a while because you went into complete denial. :):) See you in the evening. :):)
But, of course, thanks for participating here, I really appreciate it.
I see we need to stop for a while because you went into complete denial. :):) See you in the evening. :):)
But, of course, thanks for participating here, I really appreciate it.
pawian
25 Jun 2013
UK, Ireland / Western Europe is not Paradise after all (Polish doctors in the UK more popular) [75]
OK, so he was. Do you really think that the number of drunk doctors on duty is higher in Poland than in the UK?
Is BBC source good enough for you?
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4080424.stm
BBC One's Real Story found over the last 10 years 750 hospital staff in England had been disciplined over alcohol and drug-related incidents.
At Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, three consultants in three years had been referred to the General Medical Council for alcohol problems. At East Kent NHS Trust, seven doctors and two nurses had been disciplined over drink and drugs in the last 10 years. The biggest figure came from the University of Leicester NHS Trust where 17 clinical staff, including one consultant, four nurses and two operating theatre practitioners were disciplined over the past decade.
The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons said a survey of 150 consultant surgeons revealed more than a fifth said they knew a colleague who they believed to be impaired by alcohol while on call.
Such cases happen everywhere. Shal I find a few British ones? Come on, if I did, I would be really silly. Don`t be, either.
:):) Are you sure you are not on their pay list? :) Just joking.
Did they help her to recover at least?
My wife stayed in hospital a few years ago after delivering our last child. Some internal bleeding occured and they couldn`t identify it so they kept her for 1 month to make sure. But we didn`t care about lousy food (other conditions were OK, inroom bathroom had all necessary stuff) as long as best specialist took care of her. The insurance covered everything.
He was drunk, not tired. Very drunk.
OK, so he was. Do you really think that the number of drunk doctors on duty is higher in Poland than in the UK?
Is BBC source good enough for you?
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4080424.stm
BBC One's Real Story found over the last 10 years 750 hospital staff in England had been disciplined over alcohol and drug-related incidents.
At Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, three consultants in three years had been referred to the General Medical Council for alcohol problems. At East Kent NHS Trust, seven doctors and two nurses had been disciplined over drink and drugs in the last 10 years. The biggest figure came from the University of Leicester NHS Trust where 17 clinical staff, including one consultant, four nurses and two operating theatre practitioners were disciplined over the past decade.
The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons said a survey of 150 consultant surgeons revealed more than a fifth said they knew a colleague who they believed to be impaired by alcohol while on call.
The second Polish doctor said: "Of course it doesn't work, that silly k*rwa doesn't know what she's talking about"!
Such cases happen everywhere. Shal I find a few British ones? Come on, if I did, I would be really silly. Don`t be, either.
No wonder I prefer the NHS.
:):) Are you sure you are not on their pay list? :) Just joking.
A couple of years back my Mrs spent a couple of days in hospital: the toilets for the ward she was in had no toilet paper, no soap and nothing to dry your hands on.
Did they help her to recover at least?
My wife stayed in hospital a few years ago after delivering our last child. Some internal bleeding occured and they couldn`t identify it so they kept her for 1 month to make sure. But we didn`t care about lousy food (other conditions were OK, inroom bathroom had all necessary stuff) as long as best specialist took care of her. The insurance covered everything.
pawian
25 Jun 2013
UK, Ireland / Western Europe is not Paradise after all (Polish doctors in the UK more popular) [75]
Oh, I see, they critisize for nothing. :):)
hmmm... I have serious doubts about it. 2 week wating time for an appointment with a simple GP? You must be out of your mind. :):):)
My wife just called, she took our medium son to hospital, the foot he sprained yesterday is already in plaster for a week. She is going to buy a pair of crutches for 37 zlotys.
guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/may/17/nhs-myth-health-tourism-zoe-williams
Such cases happen and are made public, but not so often as to talk about regular practice. That is why I must say you were most probably mistaken, the doctor was just tired, that`s all. You watch too much TV and read too much PF. How about relaxing a little? :):):).
Not really. Brits like nothing more than criticising the NHS.
Oh, I see, they critisize for nothing. :):)
Nevertheless, it is still among the best health services in the world and a thousand times better than the mess here,
hmmm... I have serious doubts about it. 2 week wating time for an appointment with a simple GP? You must be out of your mind. :):):)
My wife just called, she took our medium son to hospital, the foot he sprained yesterday is already in plaster for a week. She is going to buy a pair of crutches for 37 zlotys.
But a subtlety has been missed, which is the assumption that EU migrants, specifically Polish people (as the largest single group) are coming from a third-rate health service of their own to a first-rate one of ours. This is, apparently, not the case; indeed, many Polish immigrants will go to some lengths to avoid NHS "tourism", up to and including paying for their care.
guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/may/17/nhs-myth-health-tourism-zoe-williams
Me too, and the last time I used it, the only doctor on duty in the hospital I went to was drunk while at work.
Such cases happen and are made public, but not so often as to talk about regular practice. That is why I must say you were most probably mistaken, the doctor was just tired, that`s all. You watch too much TV and read too much PF. How about relaxing a little? :):):).
pawian
25 Jun 2013
UK, Ireland / Western Europe is not Paradise after all (Polish doctors in the UK more popular) [75]
Jon , is Telegraph better?
johnward
If you visit your GP most times they will advise you are suffering from either stress or a virus. These are the key fall back get out of surgery quick responses favoured by all doctors that I know. The past practice of sending the patient away with a prescription for antibiotics has been ruled too dangerous now, because it has been compromised by the veterinary over use of antibiotics in farm animal production. Now paracetemol is the fallback cure all. It is cheap non toxic in low doses and the patient will think something positive has taken place following their two hour wait to be seen by their highly remunerated doctor.
I wonder if there is any increase in people using A&E nowadays?
Economist?
So... That's interesting. I'm a doctor practicing in Poland. I work in some places: in the internal medicine ward, as General Practitioner and in the emergency room. I met a lot of English tourists or poles with serious infections, f.e. pneumonia or baterial pharyngitis, and even pyelonephritis, which were treated with paracetamol or so called "homeopatic"! Of course, I always change the treatment in proper way. The british doctor is walking on the edge of medicine and quackery! I've never understood the western ethics of practicing the medicine... but paracetamol is overused in too difficult cases by too ignorant British doctors!! Good luck and take care (but not the national health care)! In general, the national healthcare is sick in both countries- Poland and England.
Oh, I see, sponsored articles. If you say so...
:)
Jon , is Telegraph better?
johnward
If you visit your GP most times they will advise you are suffering from either stress or a virus. These are the key fall back get out of surgery quick responses favoured by all doctors that I know. The past practice of sending the patient away with a prescription for antibiotics has been ruled too dangerous now, because it has been compromised by the veterinary over use of antibiotics in farm animal production. Now paracetemol is the fallback cure all. It is cheap non toxic in low doses and the patient will think something positive has taken place following their two hour wait to be seen by their highly remunerated doctor.
I wonder if there is any increase in people using A&E nowadays?
Economist?
So... That's interesting. I'm a doctor practicing in Poland. I work in some places: in the internal medicine ward, as General Practitioner and in the emergency room. I met a lot of English tourists or poles with serious infections, f.e. pneumonia or baterial pharyngitis, and even pyelonephritis, which were treated with paracetamol or so called "homeopatic"! Of course, I always change the treatment in proper way. The british doctor is walking on the edge of medicine and quackery! I've never understood the western ethics of practicing the medicine... but paracetamol is overused in too difficult cases by too ignorant British doctors!! Good luck and take care (but not the national health care)! In general, the national healthcare is sick in both countries- Poland and England.
Pawian:Will you be satisfied if one day I find more appropriate reader comments from a more respectable medium?
Not really - there was a rush of articles all in the same week placed by that private clinic's PR people.
Not really - there was a rush of articles all in the same week placed by that private clinic's PR people.
Oh, I see, sponsored articles. If you say so...
:)
pawian
25 Jun 2013
UK, Ireland / Western Europe is not Paradise after all (Polish doctors in the UK more popular) [75]
That is sth I didn`t know of. Strange.
We have always been insured in state medical system.
It is far from unimaginable in Warsaw. Here, when using a private clinic (in my case Medicover) it is very unusual to get an appointment for a GP the same day, usually it is the next day or the day after that
That is sth I didn`t know of. Strange.
We have always been insured in state medical system.
pawian
25 Jun 2013
UK, Ireland / Western Europe is not Paradise after all (Polish doctors in the UK more popular) [75]
Will you be satisfied if one day I find more appropriate reader comments from a more respectable medium? Which one is that, in your opinion, I will commence looking for similar articles right now...... :):):
Beware of taking the reader comments in the Daily Mail seriously.
Will you be satisfied if one day I find more appropriate reader comments from a more respectable medium? Which one is that, in your opinion, I will commence looking for similar articles right now...... :):):
pawian
25 Jun 2013
UK, Ireland / Western Europe is not Paradise after all (Polish doctors in the UK more popular) [75]
I knew someone would drop a line about Poland for comparison - it wasn`t the question of "if" but "when and who."
Thank you, Harry, for not disappointing me. :):):):)
Still, look at the title of the thread and try to conform, OK? :):):)
PS. If you compare Poland, can`t you see a difference between weeks of waiting to see a specialist in Poland and a regular GP in UK??? That is what I found scandalous. It is simply something unimaginable in Poland. As for my local state clinic, I call in the morning, go in the afternoon, 30 minutes waiting, 15 min appointment, thank you.
It is most certainly the same in Poland (although here I very often wait 48 hours or more to see a Medicover doctor and waits of a couple of weeks are not at all uncommon when it comes to seeing a specialist).
I knew someone would drop a line about Poland for comparison - it wasn`t the question of "if" but "when and who."
Thank you, Harry, for not disappointing me. :):):):)
Still, look at the title of the thread and try to conform, OK? :):):)
PS. If you compare Poland, can`t you see a difference between weeks of waiting to see a specialist in Poland and a regular GP in UK??? That is what I found scandalous. It is simply something unimaginable in Poland. As for my local state clinic, I call in the morning, go in the afternoon, 30 minutes waiting, 15 min appointment, thank you.
pawian
25 Jun 2013
UK, Ireland / Western Europe is not Paradise after all (Polish doctors in the UK more popular) [75]
Jon, forgive me being too predictive, yes, I should have said "gaining popularity" or another, but I also took the effort of reading the comments under the article:
I wish there was one f these near me, you have to literally beg for an emergeny appointment even ringing up at 8am to an engaged line constantly, when you finally get through you get told "sorry we are full ring back tomorrow or go to a and e" and it takes several days!
more private clinics are inevitable as more people will not tolerate the difficulty of getting an appointment with their GP. Unless the government agrees that the "free at the point of need" is unsustainable for GP services the NHS will not continue in it's present form. I would love a clinic like this in my locality
If these were around where I live, I would certainly use them. It's true what they say about NHS GP's just giving you a paracetamol and telling you to go away! Please open more of these around the country!
I rather see more of these private clinics as NHS is rubbish!! Why am I paying for NHS doctors don't even make an effort to cure you. In the end of the day, the patients are paying the salary of these rubbish GP doctors.
People vote with their wallets. Our NHS GP service is no longer fit for purpose. Ruined by Blairs stupidly lucrative contract GPs have opted out of providing a real service, do the minimum and make it as awkward as possible to see them. More private clinics please.
Sounds good to me! I like the breast ultra sound would be great to have drop in clinics like this scattered all over!
So, instead of focusing on my language, how about discussing the subject matter? :):):
That well may be.
E.g.,
The propaganda continues. When is the Daily Mail going to publish the names of Conservative MPs with financial links to companies involved in private healthcare? There's 59 of them to chose from.
However, do you think the negative comments by posters about paracetamol and 2 week waiting for appointment are untrue?
Thank you for voicing your opinion. :):)
One private clinic has opened. Not really 'more popular', is it
Jon, forgive me being too predictive, yes, I should have said "gaining popularity" or another, but I also took the effort of reading the comments under the article:
I wish there was one f these near me, you have to literally beg for an emergeny appointment even ringing up at 8am to an engaged line constantly, when you finally get through you get told "sorry we are full ring back tomorrow or go to a and e" and it takes several days!
more private clinics are inevitable as more people will not tolerate the difficulty of getting an appointment with their GP. Unless the government agrees that the "free at the point of need" is unsustainable for GP services the NHS will not continue in it's present form. I would love a clinic like this in my locality
If these were around where I live, I would certainly use them. It's true what they say about NHS GP's just giving you a paracetamol and telling you to go away! Please open more of these around the country!
I rather see more of these private clinics as NHS is rubbish!! Why am I paying for NHS doctors don't even make an effort to cure you. In the end of the day, the patients are paying the salary of these rubbish GP doctors.
People vote with their wallets. Our NHS GP service is no longer fit for purpose. Ruined by Blairs stupidly lucrative contract GPs have opted out of providing a real service, do the minimum and make it as awkward as possible to see them. More private clinics please.
Sounds good to me! I like the breast ultra sound would be great to have drop in clinics like this scattered all over!
So, instead of focusing on my language, how about discussing the subject matter? :):):
Worth mentioning that the newspaper you've quoted is a bit dodgy - they always criticise any sort of public sector activity, and specialise in scaremongering about the NHS.
That well may be.
E.g.,
The propaganda continues. When is the Daily Mail going to publish the names of Conservative MPs with financial links to companies involved in private healthcare? There's 59 of them to chose from.
However, do you think the negative comments by posters about paracetamol and 2 week waiting for appointment are untrue?
Thank you for voicing your opinion. :):)
pawian
25 Jun 2013
UK, Ireland / Western Europe is not Paradise after all (Polish doctors in the UK more popular) [75]
Polish doctors in the UK are becoming more popular than inefficient British NHS medical care provider.
Patients shun NHS for clinics run by Polish GPs:
Read more:
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2337682/Patients-shun-NHS-clinics-run-Polish-GPs-Cut-price-private-surgeries-doctor-seven-days-week.html
What is wrong with NHS? The same as everywhere - it is for free (when you have insurance), so it is natural it can`t satisfy all the needs. Still, some aspects of the quality of their service are really scandalous.
Excerpts
he realised there was 'a gap in the market because NHS care was so poor'. He added: 'You have heard the stories about people going to GPs and whatever is wrong with you they give you a paracetamol and tell you to go away.
'People find it hard to get help. They want to come to one place that they know, where they know what to expect, get the treatment and from people they trust.
'I tried the NHS but I felt like I was getting nowhere because they kept sending me to people who said they couldn't help me. I feel like I can trust what they tell me at My Medyk, they work to give me what I need, rather than make my need fit into a big system.'
'Every time they have an appointment they start from square one and have to explain all their illnesses and medication.'[/b]
Polish doctors in the UK are becoming more popular than inefficient British NHS medical care provider.
Patients shun NHS for clinics run by Polish GPs:
Read more:
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2337682/Patients-shun-NHS-clinics-run-Polish-GPs-Cut-price-private-surgeries-doctor-seven-days-week.html
What is wrong with NHS? The same as everywhere - it is for free (when you have insurance), so it is natural it can`t satisfy all the needs. Still, some aspects of the quality of their service are really scandalous.
Excerpts
he realised there was 'a gap in the market because NHS care was so poor'. He added: 'You have heard the stories about people going to GPs and whatever is wrong with you they give you a paracetamol and tell you to go away.
'People find it hard to get help. They want to come to one place that they know, where they know what to expect, get the treatment and from people they trust.
'I tried the NHS but I felt like I was getting nowhere because they kept sending me to people who said they couldn't help me. I feel like I can trust what they tell me at My Medyk, they work to give me what I need, rather than make my need fit into a big system.'
'Every time they have an appointment they start from square one and have to explain all their illnesses and medication.'[/b]