New regulations in Poland: The Patient Ombudsman to combat pseudomedicine
The Polish government has adopted a draft of new regulations aimed at protecting citizens from harmful medical advice. These changes grant the Patient Ombudsman significantly greater powers in the fight against disinformation and dangerous treatment methods that lack scientific validation.
Currently, an increasing number of people offering so-called "miracle therapies" are appearing on the internet and social media. These are often unverified methods that can threaten the health and even the lives of patients. The new law is intended to allow officials to react more quickly in situations where someone is promoting dangerous medical practices.
Thanks to the new regulations, the Patient Ombudsman will be able to monitor the medical services market more effectively. In the event of detecting fraud or the dissemination of false health information, the office will be given tools to impose penalties and order the cessation of harmful activities.
Experts emphasize that this is an important step toward increasing patient safety in Poland. The fight against pseudomedicine aims to educate the public and protect individuals who, in difficult health situations, seek help from unverified sources.
The draft bill will now go to parliament for further work. If adopted, the new regulations will come into force in the near future, which will allow for better control over health-related content available in the public sphere.