Healthcare law

“The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining” (J.F. Kennedy)

Healthcare law is one of FAIRWAY's core areas of expertise and this particular branch of law therefore deserves a specialised approach. "Healthcare law" is an umbrella term that covers many areas and, at FAIRWAY, is better described as "law for healthcare professionals". With a strong focus on doctors, FAIRWAY provides these healthcare professionals with a comprehensive range of services, ranging from guidance, advice and assistance on complex legal issues to conflict resolution.

Doctors among themselves

Doctors organise themselves in various forms of collaboration, from informal (often purely verbal) arrangements to companies with legal personality.

FAIRWAY assists doctors in setting up these structures, with questions or problems in implementing them (e.g. exit, financial discussions), or in terminating them. The emphasis is always on preventing disputes, and on alternative dispute resolution when disputes do arise.

Doctors - hospitals

FAIRWAY assists doctors in all phases of cooperation with hospitals. This ranges from the conclusion of the hospital agreement (e.g. advice, review and adjustment), problems arising during its implementation (e.g. financial disputes, sanctions, consequences of mergers) to its termination (e.g. termination by the doctor or dismissal of the doctor).

Doctors - authorities

Doctors come into contact with the various authorities in our country, such as the NIHDI (controls and procedures DGEC/SECM), the Federal Control Commission or the federal and regional authorities (in the context of professional accreditations, mergers, etc.). FAIRWAY provides guidance and assistance in these procedures and assists doctors in the context of complaints or procedures before the Medical Council.

Doctors - patients

A fourth category in which FAIRWAY provides assistance is the relationship between doctors and patients. Within this doctor-patient relationship, questions or problems may arise in the exercise of the healthcare relationship. These legal issues may concern informed consent, patient rights and the GDPR. We also assist the doctor in matters of liability for the care provided.

Training - Continuing Education

Given its years of focused expertise in healthcare law, the team led by Wim Decloedt is regularly invited to present a legal topic in the context of symposia or training events for doctors (LOK/GLEM, professional associations, in-house training, etc.). These training and continuing education sessions can take many forms and be tailor-made for your organisation.

Questions about your own situation?

If you have questions about healthcare law, do not hesitate to contact our office so that we can provide you with expert advice and assistance.