The Czech Office for Personal Data Protection (the "Office") has repeatedly commented on the Smart Quarantine project launched by the Czech Ministry of Health, based on Government Resolution...

Seven out of the 328 pages of the new green/conservative government's programme are dedicated to the health sector.

Die Förderung der mentalen Gesundheit – gerade nach zwei Jahren Pandemie - und die Achtsamkeits- sowie Resilienzsteigerung sind women@DORDA ein wichtiges Anliegen,...

Ten years ago the plaintiff's first testicle was removed due to chronic testicular inflammation.

The question arose in the context of (administrative) criminal proceedings against a doctor.

If anyone needed a wakeup call as to how critical a functioning compliance system and culture is, look no further than the recent reports in the Austrian media about allegations of fraud launched against a surgeon working at one of Vienna's most renowned public-sector hospitals.

A recent Supreme Court decision ruled that a patient may sue not only the hospital operator for medical malpractice, but also its liability insurer directly.

On December 18 the National Council and on December 20, 2018 the Federal Council, the two chambers of the Austrian Parliament adopted the government bill on the amendment of the Act on the Medical Profession ...

Technology and innovation are key drivers of advancement in a variety of industries, and certainly in healthcare. The level of patient care can be improved considerably with the right mix...

In March 2017 the Austrian Supreme Court was again confronted with a case of a physician's liability for medical malpractice because of insufficient information on alternative treatments.

The appearance of the coronavirus has created uncertainty in people and a demand for information. With legal updates and a FAQ section we aim to provide information about certain legal aspects around the coronavirus and to provide guidance and support to you.

The market dynamics of the pharmaceutical industry are peculiar in many ways, including the characteristics of its demand and supply sides.

As the numbers continue to grow, healthcare providers are constantly inventing new ways to lower these costs without negatively impacting the quality of care.

Regulation (EC) 1924/2006 (the Regulation) contains conclusive rules regarding nutrition and health claims made about foods.

Health technologies, such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics, play a key role in the success and progress of our healthcare system.

Recently, more and more questions have arisen about where to draw the line between simple information and advertising a medicinal product.

2016 has seen a surprising level of deal activity in the (private) Austrian hospital sector: in Vienna, PremiQaMed, a 100 % subsidiary of UNIQA insurance group, acquired a 75 % stake in the renowned private hospital "Goldenes Kreuz", and the hospitals Hartmannspital and St. Elisabeth announced a merger to form the new "Franziskus" hospital.

The Health Telematics Act 20121 provides for an Electronic Health Record (ELGA), which shall contain all health-relevant information on patients.

Based on the Austrian Act on Dentists the Chamber of Dentists has issued a (re-strictive) Directive on Advertising. Amongst others the directive limits the size of advertisements in print media to the quarter of a page.

Worried about COVID-19? During the outbreak, it is challenging for patients to seek in-person medical care.