Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Medicines Act (Bill 162 SE)
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus centers on public health ethics and the manner in which vaccines are advertised. Concerns are raised about whether it is ethical to advertise COVID-19 vaccines through the media alongside other commercial products, with a strong preference given to the family doctor's role in conveying medical information. This position is value-based, concentrating on ethical propriety.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker expresses interest in public health communication and medical ethics, specifically focusing on the ethical aspects of promoting COVID-19 vaccines. The role of the family doctor as an authoritative and trustworthy source of information is emphasized.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and questioning, respectfully addressing the session chair and the presenter. An ethical appeal is utilized, casting doubt on the ethical nature of vaccine advertising in the media, while prioritizing a logical argument supporting the family doctor's role.
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Activity Patterns
The data indicates one instance during the first reading of the bill (162 SE) in the Riigikogu, where a specific question regarding vaccine advertising was posed.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the current practice of advertising COVID-19 vaccines through the media and alongside other products, deeming this unethical. The criticism targets the procedure and the method by which medical information is conveyed to the public.
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Collaboration Style
Data on cooperation is missing. The speaker poses a question to the rapporteur, while simultaneously acknowledging that the topic does not directly relate to the draft bill under discussion.
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Regional Focus
Not enough data
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives indirectly touch upon the commercialization and advertising of medical products, casting doubt on the advertising of vaccines alongside other goods. Broader views on taxes or or regulations are lacking.
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Social Issues
The main social issue is public health, specifically the ethics and communication surrounding vaccination. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of trusting medical information provided by family doctors rather than media advertising, thereby protecting the patient's right to ethical notification.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the debate surrounding the Draft Act amending the Medicinal Products Act (162 SE). The speaker is using the first reading of the bill as a platform to raise the question of the ethics of advertising COVID-19 vaccines.
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