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HWG
Abbreviation for Heilmittelwerbegesetz
In short and in plain language
The HWG is a German law on adverts in health care.
It covers adverts for drugs, treatments and medical methods.
It limits, for example, how the results of a treatment may be shown.
It sets limits for websites of practices and health jobs. This goes for texts and photos.
Definition
The HWG is the German Act on Advertising in the Healthcare Sector, covering medicines, treatments and medical procedures. It limits, for example, how treatment results may be presented. For websites of practices and health professions it sets important limits on texts and images.