On the need for legal regulation of acupuncture practice in the Bulgarian context

In the Western world acupuncture, whose homeland is considered to be China, was introduced by Portuguese missionaries in 16th century, and since then methods of its application have changed adapted perceptions expectations modern patient. The growing interest method presupposes adaptation Bulgarian legislation established practice addition complex therapy. aim this article study analyse legal framework acupuncture conditions. Material methods. Documentary-content analysis enactments, incl. regulations, medical standards clinical pathways, which mentioned or discussed. Results. Acupuncture does not meet definition an unconventional status should reconsidered a conventional direction. Specialists who can train are unnecessarily wide range. poses risks human health performed accordance with rules for good trained doctor (certified acupuncturist), has undergone all levels training acupuncture. Conclusions. review reveals contradictions between separate texts enactments mentioned. medicine imposed as method, perhaps more – physical factor, among other natural reformed factors. To date requires change on issue removing from regulation