Medical Malpractice And The Gelli-Bianco Law 2025: Liability And Compensation.

Medical malpractice: the Gelli-Bianco Law of 2017 regulates the liability of doctors and healthcare facilities. Here is how it works.

The doctor–patient relationship, regardless of any formal contract, is based on implicit trust and reliance, which places the doctor in a position of responsibility even in the absence of an express agreement.

Law No. 24 of 8 March 2017, known as the Gelli-Bianco law, reformed the system of healthcare liability in Italy, introducing a legislative framework aimed at ensuring the safety of care, preventing healthcare risks and managing disputes concerning damage compensation.

The underlying purpose of the law is to ensure that patients feel protected and that accessing healthcare is a path to better health rather than a risk. It therefore provides concrete instruments to address situations of medical malpractice.