Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 May 2019
121. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to concerns expressed by master medical herbalists regarding the Treatment of Cancer (Advertisements) Bill 2018 and the implication of same on the profession; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21243/19]
View answerI have not, to my knowledge, received any correspondence from, or on behalf of, master medical herbalists expressing their views or opinions in connection with the Treatment of Cancer (Advertisements) Bill 2018.
The primary aim for all cancer services is to provide evidence-based care that is effective, safe, of high quality, patient-centred and fully supported by national standards and clinical guidelines.
The Bill does not seek to undermine alternative therapies or treatments that comply with the provisions of Section 2 of the Bill which states that “No person shall take any part in the publication of any advertisement containing an offer to treat any person or provide any remedy for cancer, or any advice in connection with the treatment of cancer, or which suggests that a medical consultation, diagnosis, treatment or surgical operation is unnecessary for the treatment of cancer”.
