Professional Law
The professional law governing physicians and dentists encompasses the legal provisions, regulations, and guidelines that dictate the right to practice and the professional obligations of doctors and dentists. It establishes the requirements for medical and dental education, the licensure to practice these professions, as well as the rights and duties of physicians and dentists.
Professional law also governs the physician's duty of confidentiality, the obligation to inform patients, the duty of documentation, and other ethical principles applicable to the medical and dental professions.
Additionally, it includes regulations on quality assurance and outlines measures and sanctions for violations of professional legal norms.
Frequently asked questions about professional law
What does medical and dental professional law govern?
Professional law governs the professional duties of doctors and dentists, for example towards the medical or dental chamber. This includes questions of professional practice as well as professional-law and professional-court proceedings.
When do I need legal support in professional law?
For example when the chamber initiates professional-court proceedings, when a statement to the chamber or an authority is required, or when there are questions about the permissible organisation of professional practice.
What happens in professional-court proceedings?
Professional-court proceedings examine a possible breach of professional duties. The course and possible consequences depend on the individual case; early legal advice is advisable.