Lege artis in medicine

The present publication is another part of a series of publications on "Ethics and Communication in Medicine". It is a monographic publication that compiles facts, findings and opinions of prominent representatives of the given fields. The publication is introduced by a rather extensive section on the legal definition and context of lege artis in the sense of "appropriate level of health services" as defined by the Health Services Act. This section is a legislative definition of this issue and its context in clinical practice. The second part is a disciplinary view of the issue. There is no overview of all medical disciplines, as that would be beyond the scope of this publication. The third part of the publication deals with the issue of lege artis in a broader and more general context - e.g. historical, ethical and psychological. The publication is not only interesting in terms of its scientific content, but also practical thanks to its legal part, which is suitable for doctors of all specialties.