[The new Patients' Rights Act: changes in the issue of physician liability?]

The present article provides an overview of the (legal) sphere of influence of the new German Patients' Rights Act, the extent to which the provisions of the treatment contract directly affect the everyday professional conduct of physicians, and the changes that are coming about as a result of the law. Furthermore, it cannot be ignored that the new legal situation risks not only putting a strain on the trust between doctor and patient, but also hindering the physician when carrying out his or her key medical tasks. The following presentation addresses these aspects and the key issues. It is essentially an overview of the current legal position and a guideline for use in the day-to-day work of the health care sector.