People who offer unlicensed treatment under the name of herbal/alternative medicine may cause serious grievances. Legal sanctions are available.
Fake Doctor Crimes
- Illegal practice of the medical profession (TCK article 196)
- 1-3 years imprisonment
- Fine
- Additional punishment if there is a patient who is harmed (negligent injury/death)
Herbal Medicine Promises
- Claim that "it cures cancer": misleading advertising (TKHK article 61)
- Ministry of Health advertising ban
- Traditional and Complementary Medicine Regulation
Victim Rights
- Criminal complaint
- Material compensation (treatment expenses, losses)
- Pecuniary compensation compensation
- Ministry of Health complaint
- Consumer arbitral tribunal / court
Victimization of Refusal of Medical Treatment
- Rejection of medical treatment based on false belief (cancer patients)
- Information is mandatory for families
- Fake practitioner is responsible
Supreme Court 8th CD and 13th. HD
8. The CD emphasizes that false medicine is a serious crime that "endangers the health of society". 13. HD accepts that victims can demand both material and moral compensation.
Practical Recommendations
- Prefer institutions licensed by the Ministry of Health
- Question physician diploma + specialty certificate
- Be skeptical of "miracle cure" claims
- Immediate complaint in case of victimization
Health and criminal law lawyer recommended.