New regulations in Poland: Fighting pseudo-medicine and disinformation
The Polish government has adopted a draft of new regulations aimed at combating dangerous medical practices. These changes grant the Patient Ombudsman greater powers in the fight against disinformation and so-called pseudo-medicine. The goal of the new regulations is to increase the health security of citizens.
Currently, many offers for unverified treatment methods are appearing on the internet and social media. They are often promoted by individuals without appropriate medical training, which can pose a serious threat to the health and lives of patients. The new law is intended to allow officials to respond more effectively in such cases.
The Patient Ombudsman will receive tools that will enable them to identify and block harmful content more quickly. The institution will also be able to impose penalties on individuals and companies that promote dangerous therapies as an alternative to evidence-based medicine.
Experts emphasize that these changes are much needed to protect those most vulnerable to fraud. Patients often seek help in difficult life situations and can easily believe in promises of quick cures for incurable diseases.
The draft law will now proceed to further work in parliament. If adopted, the new regulations will come into force in the near future, which will be an important step toward improving the quality of healthcare in Poland.