[Rights and duties of liberal professions].

BACKGROUND

The medical profession is categorized as a liberal profession. But what does this mean specifically for members of the profession?

OBJECTIVES

What rights and obligations apply to a physician as a member of a liberal profession-and does this apply to all physicians? Or is membership of the liberal professions influenced by employment status?

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Legislative and normative texts that shape the concept of liberal professions and its consequences are examined.

RESULTS

The rights and obligations are not laid down jointly, but result from an interplay of various regulations and may vary for different professional groups. They are reflected in particular in professional law.

CONCLUSION

Characteristics, rights, and duties of a liberal profession cannot be considered separately, but are mutually dependent.