[The Occupational Doctor working in private services appointed by the employer for medical surveillance (Law Decree 81/08, article 39 paragraph 2 letter a): professional, organisational, juridical and forensic implications].

The Italian Health and Safety Law (D.Lgs. vo 81/08) allows the Employer to commit to a private H&S Service the execution of the medical surveillance, being the Occupational Doctor ("Medico Competente") an Employee or Collaborator of the Service itself rather than a "freelancer" Professional. The implications of such a choice are discussed, taking in account the point of view of the Employer, the Occupational Doctor and the Control Authority.