Poland's "lex charlatan" bill awaits presidential signature amid calls it came too late

A commentary published ahead of the Polish president's expected decision on the so-called "lex charlatan" bill highlights the case of healer Barbara K., whose illegal treatments — including infusions — led to a patient suffering a haemorrhage and fighting for her life before authorities acted. The author asks how many similar cases went unreported because victims did not survive. The proposed law aims to regulate practitioners offering illegal therapies.

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