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Ramy prawne wykonywania zawodów medycznych we włoskim systemie ochrony zdrowia
Medical professions in the Italian healthcare system

Author(s): Monika Urbaniak
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
Published by: Naczelna Izba Lekarska
Keywords: medical professions;Italian healthcare system

Summary/Abstract: In Italy, healthcare professions can be performed by persons with a title recognized by the Italian state. Performing a healthcare profession means providing medical, preventive, diagnostic or rehabilitation services. In addition, individuals who have been granted the right to perform a healthcare profession abroad are admitted to such professions once their diploma has been recognized by the ministry of health. The paper describes medical professions in the Italian healthcare system. The description is divided into basic healthcare professions (pharmacist, surgeon,dentist (odontoiatra), veterinarian and psychologist-psychotherapist) and other professions (dealing with rehabilitation, technical and paramedic professions, and technical andpreventive professions). The professions described in more detail include those providing basicmedical care: nurse, surgeon or pharmacist. The paper also discusses the issue of civil liability of physicians and other medical staff.

  • Issue Year: 4/2012
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 321-334
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish