New regulations in Poland: The Patient Ombudsman to combat pseudomedicine
The Polish government has adopted a draft of new regulations aimed at curbing the phenomenon of pseudomedicine. These changes provide the Patient Ombudsman with new tools to fight against dangerous practices and misinformation in the field of health.
Currently, many patients use unverified treatment methods that can be harmful to their health. The new law will allow officials to react more effectively to advertisements and service offers that lack scientific basis and mislead the sick.
According to the draft's provisions, the Patient Ombudsman will gain greater authority in monitoring the medical services market. They will be able to intervene more quickly in cases where promoted therapies threaten the safety of citizens or promise the cure of diseases that cannot be treated in such a way.
Experts emphasize that this is an important step toward protecting public health. Thanks to these regulations, patients in Poland are expected to be better protected against dishonest practices, and access to reliable medical information will become easier.
The new regulations must still go through the legislative process in parliament. If adopted, they will provide significant support for the healthcare system in Poland.