Polish Supreme Court allows suspended license reduction for doctor using title in unlicensed business.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe Supreme Court of Poland partially upheld the National Medical Council's decision against Dr. Henryk S., reducing his suspended license from three to two years. The court found the doctor guilty of violating the Medical Code of Ethics by using his title in an unlicensed bioenergetic therapy company. Although the court rejected the argument that the doctor's cooperation with unlicensed practitioners violated the code, it confirmed that using his medical title for commercial purposes in such a business was unethical.
Legislator headnote
AI generatedArt. 57, 63, 65 Kodeksu etyki lekarskiej; A physician cannot agree to the use of their name and title in conducting a business activity involving unlicensed therapeutic services, as this violates professional dignity and ethical standards.