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Medical workers licensed to practice


Definition:

Persons with the legally required qualifications to practice as a doctor and practicing this profession, i.e. providing health services, in particular, such as: health examination, diagnosis and prevention of diseases, treatment and rehabilitation of patients, providing medical advice, as well as issuing medical opinions and certificates. The profession of a doctor may be practiced in various legal forms.


Source:
  • Act of 5 December 1996 on Professions of Doctor and Dentist
    Place of publication: (Dz.U. 2021 poz. 790, z późn. zm.)

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