Bulgaria Restricts Remote GP Consultations Under New Telemedicine Rules

New rules governing remote consultations between patients and general practitioners have come into force in Bulgaria, effectively reshaping how medical advice can be delivered outside traditional clinic visits. The updated telemedicine framework, published shortly before a change in government, introduces the country’s first formal regulation of remote medical services. Under the new system, communication between doctors and patients through phone calls or social media platforms is no longer permitted as a form of medical consultation....