Medical Licensing in Georgia is a fundamental process defining who has the right to practice medicine and under what conditions. This service covers both individuals (doctors) and legal entities (clinics, laboratories). For doctors, this involves obtaining a state certificate for independent practice, while for institutions, it means obtaining a license or permit. Legislation distinguishes between "high-risk" activities (e.g., surgery, anesthesiology, emergency care), which require mandatory licensing, and other services subject to permits or notification. Operating without a license is illegal and leads to criminal liability.
Specialists on Legal.ge offer comprehensive services at all stages of medical licensing:
- Licensing Audit: Classifying your planned activity and identifying necessary documentation.
- Facility Authorization: Preparing and submitting documents to the Regulation Agency for inpatient or outpatient permits.
- Doctor Certification: Assisting with postgraduate education and state certification exam procedures.
- Foreign Diploma Recognition: Recognizing medical education obtained abroad and obtaining the right to practice in Georgia.
- License Modification: Amending an existing license (e.g., changing address or adding services).
In practice, the most common problem is meeting permit conditions. For example, a clinic might be denied a permit because its ventilation system does not meet standards or the space is insufficient. For doctors, recognizing foreign education is problematic as curricula may differ from Georgian ones. A lawyer helps the client gather all necessary evidence and present it to minimize the risk of refusal.
In Georgia, this field is regulated by the Law "On Licenses and Permits," the Law "On Medical Practice," and Government Resolution No. 385. The regulatory body is the Regulation Agency for Medical and Pharmaceutical Activities under the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labor, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia.
Working with a specialist significantly speeds up the process. A lawyer knows bureaucratic nuances and can anticipate the Agency's requirements. This is especially important for investors wishing to open a clinic quickly.
Legal.ge is your reliable partner in starting a medical business. A license is the foundation of your activity. We will help ensure this foundation is solid and legal.
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