Legal Aspects of the Agreement for the Provision of Paid Medical Services

Relevance. The new Rules for the provision of paid medical services by medical organizations, approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of March 11, 2023 No. 736, are aimed at developing and improving the legal framework for the provision of medical services. In this regard, it seems relevant to draw the attention of doctors dentists on the legal aspects of contractual relations. The main goal of the work. The purpose of the study is to draw the attention of dentists to certain legal aspects of contracts for the provision of paid medical services, which are essential for the effective protection of their interests in the event of disputes regarding the proper performance of contractual obligations. Approaches used. The provisions of legislative and by-laws related to paid medical services have been studied. A survey of 125 respondents (72 dentists, 53 consumers of medical services) was conducted on some legal aspects of the provision of paid medical (dental) services. Results. Using the survey method, the attitude of dentists and consumers to pre-contractual relations, to information about medical workers involved in the provision of paid medical services, as well as to the provision in written form of rules for using the results of the service or their storage is shown. Main conclusions. When providing paid medical (dental) services, it is necessary to pay special attention to: 1) pre-contractual notification to consumers in writing about the consequences of failure to comply with the instructions (recommendations) of the performer (medical worker providing a paid medical service; 2) notification to the consumer ( to the customer) information about medical workers involved in the provision of paid medical services, about the level of their professional education and qualifications; 3) providing the consumer with written rules for using the results of the service or storing them.