A full “opening up” of the National Health System (NHS) is being pursued by the Ministry of Health, with the ultimate goal of increasing the available medical staff working in the public sector, addressing shortages and better serving citizens.

A new decision gives the green light to private doctors who wish to perform surgeries in the NHS or conduct visits as part of the all-day operation of public hospitals.

To date, this possibility does not exist, except that only in specific structures with identified shortages of specific medical specialties is it possible to hire private doctors on a “blockchain” basis. It has been preceded, however, by the exact opposite regulation concerning doctors of the EPS who can pass through the … doors of public hospitals and have a private practice or work – under certain conditions – in the private sector.