title: [Special treatment methods in general practice--legal medicine viewpoint].
abstract: There is only one common medical law which is valid for all physicians. No therapy method can claim a special status or special rights. However, due to the considerable differences in training and qualification, the jurisdiction grants special rights to a healer without medical exam (non-medical practitioner) in comparison to a physician. Additionally, a physician has to take into account the limitations by the social legislation when he uses "special treatment methods" to avoid claims for compensation.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Rechtsmedizin der Universität des Saarlandes, Homburg.
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Wagner
mesh_terms: D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
vernacular_title: Besondere Therapierichtungen in der Praxis--Rechtsmedizinische Gesichtspunkte.