Polish · B1 (Intermediate)
Medical in Polish: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Polish words for medical are NFZ (National Health Fund (Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia)), lekarz pierwszego kontaktu (GP / primary care doctor) and wypisać receptę (to prescribe). The full Polish medical phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Polish vocabulary for medical, with example sentences and English translations. This is B1 (Intermediate) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Polish to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key medical vocabulary
| Polish | English |
|---|---|
| NFZ | National Health Fund (Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia) |
| lekarz pierwszego kontaktu | GP / primary care doctor |
| wypisać receptę | to prescribe |
| recepta | prescription |
| skierowanie | referral |
| specjalista | specialist |
| karta ubezpieczenia zdrowotnego | health insurance card |
| szpitalny oddział ratunkowy | A&E |
| uczulony/a | allergic |
| NFZ vs prywatne | public vs private healthcare |
Example sentences
Jestem ubezpieczony w NFZ.
I am insured with NFZ.
Mam wizytę u lekarza pierwszego kontaktu.
I have an appointment with my GP.
Lekarz wypisał mi receptę.
The doctor wrote me a prescription.
Potrzebuję skierowania do specjalisty.
I need a referral to a specialist.
Muszę pojechać na SOR.
I need to go to A&E.
Jestem uczulony na penicylinę.
I am allergic to penicillin.
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