Summary.
The law regulates the professional practice of medical interns and residents during their training at accredited and authorized teaching institutions.
What it covers.
- The categories of medical intern and medical resident.
- Financial entitlements and duties during training.
- Regulation of teaching programs.
Who it applies to.
- Medical interns.
- Medical residents.
- Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Salud).
Key points.
- It recognizes the categories of medical intern and medical resident and sets the training, authorization and supervision requirements for each.Art. 1
- It entitles medical interns and residents to the remuneration, financial benefits and compensation established by applicable legislation according to their duties.Art. 2
- The Executive Branch (Órgano Ejecutivo), through the Ministry of Health (Ministerio de Salud), develops the rights and duties of medical interns and residents under their teaching programs.Art. 3
- It subjects medical interns and residents to the medical profession's Code of Ethics.Art. 4
- It directs the Executive Branch, through the Ministry of Health, to regulate aspects of training, including entry, admission, shifts, evaluation and leave.Art. 5
- It assigns regulation of the law to the Executive Branch through the Ministry of Health.Art. 6