Family doctor FLP

A family doctor as a sole proprietor is not only a profession, but also an independent entrepreneurial activity in the medical field. More and more doctors choose this path, as it provides the opportunity to flexibly organize work, manage finances and ensure a high level of provision of medical services. However, working as a sole proprietor is also associated with a number of legal requirements, compliance with which is critical for the activity.

What are the nuances of operating as a family doctor for sole proprietors?

1. Legal registration and licensing. To work in this format, a doctor must register his activity as an individual entrepreneur and obtain a medical license.
2. Financial and tax burden. An individual entrepreneur must choose the appropriate taxation system - simplified or general. When choosing a simplified one, the tax depends on the amount of income, and there is also a single social contribution for pension experience. If a doctor-individual entrepreneur signs an agreement with the NHSU, he receives funding for each patient who has entered into a declaration with him.
3. Organization of the work process. To provide his services, the doctor provides appropriate premises, including the purchase of all medical equipment, instruments and materials for high-quality patient care.
4. Maintenance of medical records and reporting. A doctor cooperating with the NHSU must use an electronic system for registering declarations, maintaining patient records or writing prescriptions.
5. Responsibility. The family doctor will be fully responsible for the quality of the medical services provided, including both sanctions for errors and reputational risks.

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Are the working conditions of a family doctor different in a state clinic and as a sole proprietor?

Financial aspect

State doctors receive a salary regulated by the state depending on the category of the doctor, experience, and number of patients, and the salary of private doctors depends on the number of declarations concluded, as well as on secondary paid services. He controls income/expenses at his own discretion, is responsible for accounting, tax payments, and financial risks.

Work process

The administration determines the work schedule of doctors of a state institution, usually it is fixed and standard. A private doctor independently determines the schedule, organizes an appointment, and is responsible for all administrative issues, such as renting premises, purchasing equipment, availability of personnel, etc.

Material and technical base

A state doctor works with equipment provided by the clinic, that is, the quality and availability of resources may depend on the level of investment, and a private doctor will staff the medical office at his own discretion.

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Flexibility and autonomy

A state medical worker has less flexibility in organizing his or her working hours, since he or she is subject to the internal rules of the clinic; a sole proprietor independently regulates his or her working hours.

So, what are the benefits of working as a family doctor as a sole proprietor?

1. Financial independence - he independently determines income and services.
2. Wide range of services - a doctor can provide services that are not always available in public institutions.
3. Direct contact with patients - the opportunity to receive consultations or answer questions by phone or email.
4. Personalized approach - a private doctor usually has fewer patients compared to a doctor in a public clinic, which allows him to devote more time to each patient.
5. Flexible schedule - complete freedom in determining your work schedule, allowing you to organize patient reception at convenient hours, including evenings and weekends.
6. Less bureaucracy - the production of private practice does not depend on the administrative decisions of public medical institutions.

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How can Prikhodko & Partners Law Firm help?

The Prikhodko & Partners Law Firm offers comprehensive legal support at all stages of medical practice. The main assistance includes legal support for registering a sole proprietorship, consultations on choosing a tax system and preparing documents to obtain a private practice license. Lawyers also provide solutions to issues related to the National Health Service of Ukraine, in particular, preparing contracts and resolving disputes.

In addition, our company will help you organize lawful medical activity, including drafting contracts, consulting on personnel issues, and protecting the interests of doctors in the event of litigation.

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