Agenda Profile: Tanel Kiik
First Reading of the Draft Public Health Act (433 SE)
2024-06-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
Political Position
Supports amendments to the Health Services Organization Act, particularly measures aimed at curbing pseudo-medicine. It emphasizes the need to protect people from the dangers posed by alternative medicine and supports expanding the capabilities of the State Agency of Medicines.
Topic Expertise
Demonstrates an understanding of health policy and the dangers of pseudo-medicine, citing specific cases and their health impacts.
Rhetorical Style
Employs lengthy, analytical, and fact-based argumentation, drawing upon personal experience and concrete examples. Maintains a constructive yet critical tone.
Activity Patterns
It focuses on the amendments to the Medicines Act and the problems of quackery, submitting specific questions to the ministers. It demonstrates consistent interest in healthcare policy and patient safety issues.
Opposition Stance
The opposition criticizes the government's stance on the amendments to the Competition Act, accusing it of catering to business interests. The opposition is highly accusatory.
Collaboration Style
Offered cooperation on the issue of increasing EBRD capital, demonstrating support for international cooperation projects. Stressed the importance of achieving consensus.
Regional Focus
The focus is on nationwide healthcare issues, particularly topics concerning pseudo-medicine and medication safety. Regional differences are not the focus.
Economic Views
The focus is not on economic aspects, but rather emphasizes the priority of healthcare quality and safety. Economic considerations remain secondary.
Social Issues
He/She addressed the amendments to the Medicinal Products Act, emphasizing the need to combat pseudo-medicine and safeguard the public from products hazardous to health.
Legislative Focus
Focuses on healthcare legislation, particularly amendments to the Medicinal Products Act and the regulation of pseudo-medicine. Calls for swift intervention to ensure healthcare safety.