[New physiotherapist status in the polish health care system].

OBJECTIVE: In Poland, over 66,000 physiotherapists are practicing. For many years, the profession of physiotherapist was not regulated by law. The Act on the profession of physiotherapist has been in force since May 31, 2016. In 2019, physiotherapists obtained new rights in the field of therapeutic rehabilitation financed by the National Health Fund. Currently, they can already choose / order rehabilitation and order medical devices under the conditions of the law. The aim of the article is to present and analyze changes in law affecting the new status of a physiotherapist in the healthcare system in Poland. In addition, drawing attention to changes in the competence of doctors in the field of therapeutic rehabilitation and the principles of their cooperation with physiotherapists. CONCLUSION: Conclusions: The analysis shows that changes in law in recent years have significantly influenced the increase in the role of physiotherapists in the health care system, and they are also important for practicing the medical profession.