LEGAL REGULATION OF PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE OF MEDICAL WORKERS IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN: ANALYSIS OF THE CURRENT SITUATION

The article discusses the legal foundations of the system of professional liability insurance for medical workers in the Republic of Kazakhstan and evaluates the practical application of insurance mechanisms. Particular attention is given to legislative initiatives and regulations governing the compulsory insurance of professional liability for medical workers, as well as to identifying problems and shortcomings within the current system. The mechanisms of professional risk insurance, the role of insurance companies, and the involvement of medical institutions in ensuring the protection of the rights of both patients and doctors are examined in detail. The authors analyze existing gaps in legal regulation that may affect the effectiveness of the system and present proposals for improving legislation to enhance the level of legal protection for medical professionals and patients. International practices in the field of health insurance, which may offer useful insights for adapting the system in Kazakhstan, are also considered. The article concludes that improvements are necessary.

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