Situation of rheumatology in Poland in 2012

In this work we discuss issues covering various aspects of the health care system of patients with rheumatic diseases in Poland: education and training in rheumatology, health services utilization (ambulatory and inpatient care) and access to biological treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. In Poland compared to other Central European countries the restrictions resulting from therapeutic programs may influence lower usage of biologics.

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