Working as a physiotherapist before and after the signing of the Physiotherapists Act of September 25th 2015 into law: selected aspects
Working as a physiotherapist before and after the signing of the Physiotherapists Act of September 25th 2015 into law: selected aspects

Working as a physiotherapist before and after the signing of the Physiotherapists Act of September 25th 2015 into law: selected aspects

Summary/Abstract: Article 68 of the Constitution establishes a universal right to health care. However, when considering the legal regulation of the profession of a physiotherapist, the security provided by the constitution is not guaranteed. There is no single, strict act, which would regulate the rights and obligations of patients and physiotherapists. What constituted working as a professional physiotherapist raised many doubts. The Physiotherapists Act of September 25th 2015 has long been awaited by physiotherapists. Its entry into force has a lot of positive aspects. Adopted with the consensus of the professional environment, it provides an opportunity to guarantee the patients’ safety better than ever, and also to develop treatment and cooperation with the countries of Western Europe. The previous lack of legal regulations for the profession of a physiotherapist still carries negative consequences for both the patients and physiotherapists, as it creates a gap that can be exploited by non-physiotherapists who offer their services. The aim of the study was to present the current legal status of the physiotherapist’s profession and to compare it after the Physiotherapists Act entered into force.

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