Health professions / remedies

The health professions practiced in Liechtenstein are governed by the provisions of the Health and Medical Act with the associated ordinances. Information on this can be found at www.Gesetze.li

The independent practice of any of the following health professions requires a permit from the Office of Public Health, subject to Articles 31 through 35.

Independent practice exists when the health profession is practiced:

• freelance, i.e. under one's own professional responsibility and on one's own account, or
• in own professional responsibility within the framework of an employment relationship.

Practical activities in connection with further training requirements for professional qualification must also be reported in writing to the Office of Public Health, but are not subject to approval.

The application for a professional license must be submitted in written form to the Office of Public Health. The application must be accompanied by the documents necessary to prove the requirements for the permit and the appropriate information must be provided. The Office of Public Health may submit the application to the professional associations for their opinion in order to verify the professional qualification. After final review of the application by the Office of Public Health, the applicant will be notified in written form.

• The warranted professional license is limited to a maximum of six months; in justified cases, it may be extended upon request.
• The health profession may only be practiced after the permit has been issued.
• Any cross-border activity is subject to notification or authorizationwww.apa.llv.li
• Reimbursements for medical services are regulated by the Health Insurance Act.
• A grant of authorization is not automatically associated with the conclusion of a health insurance contract. For more information, visit www.lkv.li