Dermatology and medical law: the effect of legal issues on the treatment of patients in dermatological practices in southern Germany

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Authors

Daniela Weiss · Technical University of Munich

Linda Tizek · Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Georg Adler · Central Institute of Mental Health

Nadja Baumgart · Central Institute of Mental Health

Roland Vogel · Winkhaus (Germany)

Dirk Maassen · Orthopädische Praxis

Alexander Zink

Abstract

The study demonstrates a close relationship between medical law issues and the prescription behaviour of dermatologists working in private practices in southern Germany. Regular legal education would thus be beneficial for patient-centred care.

Topics & Keywords

Dermatology and Skin Diseases Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases Medical and Health Sciences Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Dermatology

Volume 32, Issue 4, pp. 471-479

DOI: 10.1684/ejd.2022.4265

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