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Romania: changing the regulatory environment.

Daniela Mosoiu1, Ostin C Mungiu, Bogdan Gigore

  • 1Hospice Casa Sperantei Brasov, Brasov, Romania. daniela@hospice.bv.astral.ro

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
|May 8, 2007
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Romania updated its opioid and psychotropic substance legislation to improve palliative care access. A new balanced law facilitates modern pain management while ensuring substance control, supported by a national education program.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Policy
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Access to essential palliative care medications, particularly opioids, is crucial for national palliative care program development.
  • Romania's previous legislation from 1969 was restrictive, hindering adequate pain management.
  • The need for updated regulations to balance pain relief with substance control was identified.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce Romania's new legislation concerning the medical use of opioids and psychotropic substances, replacing the outdated 1969 law.
  • To facilitate modern pain management practices through balanced legislation.
  • To ensure adequate control of substances with abuse potential.

Main Methods:

  • Adoption of new legislation by Romania's Parliament in November 2005.

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  • A four-year collaborative project involving governmental authorities, healthcare professionals, and international experts.
  • Utilizing the World Health Organization's "Achieving Balance in National Opioids Control Policy--Guidelines for Assessment" to inform legislative proposals.

    • Main Results:

    • A new, balanced law and accompanying regulations were adopted to replace the restrictive 1969 legislation.
    • Legislation aims to facilitate modern pain management while maintaining control over psychotropic substances.
    • A national education program was organized to support the implementation of the new legislation.

    Conclusions:

    • The new legislation represents a significant advancement in Romania's approach to palliative care and pain management.
    • The collaborative effort and WHO guidelines have resulted in balanced policy.
    • Ongoing national education programs are vital for successful implementation and improved patient outcomes in palliative care.