A liability claim rarely reaches a hospital on the day of the procedure. It often comes years later: A patient claims she was not informed about a specific complication. The medical record contains a signed informed consent form. For many hospitals, this feels like a safe bet. Legally, however, that is not necessarily the case—and…
Anyone evaluating the digitization of Patient Education forms in a hospital today cannot avoid one question: Which level of electronic signature ( e-signature) is legally sufficient—and which represents an unnecessary burden? The answer determines whether a QES rollout with qualified identification of each patient is necessary, or whether an advanced electronic signature meets the legal…
What has changed legally in Patient Education in 2025/2026? Everything you need to know about informed consent, documentation obligations and digital solutions for doctors and clinics.
Informed consent – known internationally as informed consent – forms the legal and ethical foundation of every medical procedure. For doctors, specialists and legal professionals in the Austrian healthcare system, it is not only a legal obligation, but a fundamental component of patient-centered care. According to Section 252 ABGB, medical treatment may only be carried…
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