In administrative parlance, regulatory decisions correspond to decrees and orders that impose standards to be respected by cantons, regions and local authorities. These standards are often drawn up by representatives of the executive branch, before being approved by the legislature. In the field of health, the State regularly issues regulatory decisions that have an impact on the health of the population.
Given the complexity of health issues and their impact on human life, regulatory decisions necessarily involve consultation between the executive and health authorities. In fact, the content of these health standards is dictated almost entirely by doctors, bioengineering experts and other professionals with advanced scientific skills.
The reason is simple: without denying the expertise of civil service representatives, healthcare professionals remain best placed to define health measures with a major impact on the lives of millions of people. As a result, any regulatory decision in the health field will always require the advice of people with a mastery of the life and health sciences.
Part 4 - The inextricable link between life sciences and medical advances
