Healthcare Law

We help healthcare providers set up and run a practice, clinic or digital health service in line with the regulations. We help patients claim compensation when care was not provided properly.

For healthcare providers

• authorisation to provide healthcare services from the regional authority, setting up a private practice, clinic or laboratory,
• contracts with health insurance companies, doctors and other healthcare professionals, lease of premises and cooperation between providers,
• purchase and sale of a medical practice or healthcare facility,
• medical records, personal data protection (GDPR) and confidentiality,
• employment law in healthcare,
• advertising of healthcare services,
• telemedicine, health apps and software as a medical device,
• defence in inspections and proceedings before authorities.

For patients and their families

• assessment of whether the care met the required professional standard,
• compensation for harm to health: pain and suffering, loss of amenity, medical costs and lost earnings,
• compensation of non-pecuniary harm to bereaved relatives,
• access to medical records,
• complaints about a provider and representation in court.

What compensation is a patient entitled to?

For harm to health, the patient is entitled above all to compensation for pain and suffering and for loss of amenity under the Czech Civil Code. Courts follow the methodology of the Supreme Court. Medical costs and lost earnings are also compensated. We will estimate the amount of your claim in advance.

Must the doctor give me my medical records?

A patient has the right to inspect their medical records and to obtain extracts or copies. The records are essential for assessing the claim, so we obtain them as the first step.

What do I need to open a private practice?

Above all, an authorisation to provide healthcare services from the regional authority, in Prague from the Prague City Hall. In addition, staffing, equipment and technical facilities in line with the regulations and, for reimbursed care, contracts with health insurance companies. We will walk you through the whole process and prepare the documents.

Do you also help with digital health services?

Yes. Telemedicine and health apps combine healthcare law with IT law and data protection. We assess whether the software is a medical device and set up contracts, terms of use and personal data protection. You can find more about IT law on the page IT/ICT law.

How much does it cost?

The price depends on the scope of the matter. After an initial consultation, we will prepare a written offer for you. Write to us at info@stuchlikova.com.

Key contacts

Zuzana Stuchlíková

Vladimír Monček

Bára Vančurová