[The teaching of medical ethics in medical school].

Medical ethics constitutes some kind of core, which enables the physicians to decide in complicated clinical situations. This subject is taught during medical studies through only one semester. Number of teaching hours designed for this crucial in later physician's practice subject is insufficient.

[Euthanasia - an attempt to organize issue].

This article is an attempt to complete and holistically discuss problem of euthanasia, especially its ethical and legal aspects, comparing to Polish law. The subject of euthanasia arouse interest of the society because it touches one of the most important aspects of life, which is the death. Even bigger emotions are aroused amongst physicians.

The use of mechanical thrombectomy in the treatment of basilar artery occlusion--case report.

Occlusion of the basilar artery (BAO) is a rare cause of stroke, making up approximately 1% of all cases. Ischemic stroke within the basilar artery is associated with serious complications and high mortality (75-91%). BAO may occur initially in the form of mild prodromal symptoms with neurological disorders, the consequences of which can lead to death.

Endovascular treatment of acute ischemic stroke - own experience.

Objective: Presentation of the own experience in the treatment of ischemic stroke using endovascular methods of simultaneous evaluation of their effectiveness and safety.

Materials And Methods: The retrospective study involved a group of 18 patients hospitalized in 2005-2012 who were treated with intraarterial thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy. Overall there were 24 procedures performed.