Ministry unveils proposal banning dual practice in healthcare

Ljubljana, 11 September - Health Minister Valentina Prevolnik Rupel announced Wednesday a ban on physicians' dual practice, the phenomenon of public healthcare doctors performing additional work for private providers. Upon presenting the draft changes to stakeholders, the minister said the move was about preserving a universally accessible quality public healthcare.

Ljubljana Health Minister Valentina Prevolnik Rupel meets with the directors of public health institution, Nursing Chamber and Medical Chamber to present solutions in a draft act on health services. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Health Minister Valentina Prevolnik Rupel meets with the directors of public health institution, Nursing Chamber and Medical Chamber to present solutions in a draft act on health services.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Health Minister Valentina Prevolnik Rupel meets with the directors of public health institution, Nursing Chamber and Medical Chamber to present solutions in a draft act on health services. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Health Minister Valentina Prevolnik Rupel meets with the directors of public health institution, Nursing Chamber and Medical Chamber to present solutions in a draft act on health services.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Health Minister Valentina Prevolnik Rupel meets with the directors of public health institution, Nursing Chamber and Medical Chamber to present solutions in a draft act on health services. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Health Minister Valentina Prevolnik Rupel meets with the directors of public health institution, Nursing Chamber and Medical Chamber to present solutions in a draft act on health services.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana Health Minister Valentina Prevolnik Rupel meets with the directors of public health institution, Nursing Chamber and Medical Chamber to present solutions in a draft act on health services. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Health Minister Valentina Prevolnik Rupel meets with the directors of public health institution, Nursing Chamber and Medical Chamber to present solutions in a draft act on health services.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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