The symposium organized by GETCOP and the CNPS, entitled “Pourquoi et comment sécuriser l’introduction des Pratiques de Santé” (Why and how to secure the introduction of healthcare practices), was held on January 22, 2026 in the Salle Clemenceau at the Palais du Luxembourg, Paris.

The conference organized by GETCOP and the CNPS at the Palais du Luxembourg represents a pivotal stage in the formalization of complementary health practices (CHPs) in France. The primary objective is to transform a “social fact”—the widespread public use of complementary care—into a secure and regulated institutional framework. The proceedings emphasize that integrative health must reconcile scientific rigor with the humanism of care. Safety is presented as the cornerstone of this transition. It is based on the harm reduction (HR) model, which prioritizes the immediate protection of the user through information and oversight rather than exclusion. This approach necessitates the establishment of rigorous competency frameworks, including a “core curriculum” (covering ethics, physiology, and the identification of medical “red flags”) for all practitioners. Evidence from the field, particularly in gerontology and within regional healthcare hubs (CPTS), demonstrates that integrating these practices reduces medication-related harm (iatrogenesis) and enhances the quality of life for both patients and staff. The success of these local initiatives must now serve as the foundation for national policy. In conclusion, the speakers called for decisive political engagement to move from initial momentum to formal implementation. The ultimate goal is to build a “robust” healthcare system, sustained by diverse professional networks and high standards of care guaranteed by recognized quality standards.