Law of Practicing Healthcare Professions

Subscription to cooperative insurance against medical malpractice shall be mandatory for all physicians and dentists working at public and private health institutions. Said institutions shall guarantee the payment of compensations rendered by final judgments against their staff in case of the lack or insufficiency of insurance coverage, and they shall have the right of recourse against those found liable, for reimbursement. Said mandatory cooperative insurance may include other categories of healthcare professionals pursuant to a resolution issued by the Council of Ministers upon a proposal by the Minister of Health. Chapter 5: Concluding Provisions