Medical Practice License

A medical practice license is required for all entities planning to provide medical services. This rule applies to legal entities and individual entrepreneurs, regardless of the scale of their operations.

Important! Opening a medical office or clinic without a license is prohibited by law.

These categories include:

• medical centers and clinics;
• laboratory diagnostics;
• private physicians;
• specialist practices.

In Ukraine, any activity related to the provision of medical care requires a license issued by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. This ensures that medical services meet safety and quality standards and that patients receive professional care.

A license is required for any type of medical practice, though licenses are most commonly issued for the following areas:

• provision of therapeutic and surgical care;
• dental services;
• obstetric and gynecological care and delivery services;
• pediatric care;
• laboratory and instrumental diagnostics;
• medical rehabilitation and physical therapy;
• psychiatric and addiction treatment;
• dermatology and venereology

Obtaining a license is mandatory: without it, any medical practice is considered illegal and may result in administrative (and criminal—depending on the consequences) liability.

The Ministry of Health of Ukraine sets clear requirements for facilities and equipment. A medical facility or practice must comply with health and safety standards. It is mandatory to have medical equipment that is appropriate for the services offered.

Important criteria:

• compliance of the premises with sanitary requirements;
• availability of equipment appropriate to the facility’s specialty;
• compliance with DBN requirements;
• compliance with medical standards.

Violations of these requirements often result in the denial of a license to practice medicine.

Medical personnel must have verified qualifications. For each specialty, a medical degree and a specialist certificate are required; without these documents, it is not possible to obtain a license to practice medicine.

Requirements:

• specialized medical education;
• a specialist physician certificate;
• work experience that meets the requirements;
• official employment.

Important! The Ministry of Health verifies not only the documents but also whether the staff actually meets the requirements for the services provided.

A medical practice license is issued provided that all licensing requirements are fully met. This applies to both self-employed physicians and medical centers. It is mandatory to properly prepare the necessary documents and register the medical business, specifically:

• having a KVED code for medical services;
• preparation of a set of documents;
• compliance of the premises;
• a fully staffed team.

Licensing of medical practice is carried out by submitting documents to the Ministry of Health. After review, the application is considered, and a decision is made regarding the issuance of a license.

Main steps:

1. Prepare the documents;
2. Submission to the Ministry of Health;
3. Verification of data;
4. Decision-making;
5. Issuance of a medical practice license.

Important! Can you work while the licensing process is underway? No, providing medical services before receiving a license is prohibited.

1. Documents for the premises (lease agreement/certificate of ownership)
2. Technical floor plan of the premises
3. Report on the accessibility of the premises for people with limited mobility
4. Contract for the disposal of medical waste
5. Specialists’ documents (degrees, certificates, licenses)

On average, it takes up to 10 business days to review the documents after submission. The cost of a medical practice license includes the state fee and processing costs.

Factors that may affect the cost:

• the number of specialties;
• the complexity of the facility’s structure;
• the volume of documentation;

Professional support from “ViConsult” always begins with an analysis of the situation.

Most often, rejections are due to incorrectly prepared documents. Even minor inaccuracies can lead to a negative decision by the Ministry of Health.

Common mistakes:

• inadequate premises;
• lack of required equipment;
• errors in the documents;
• inadequate staffing.

Legal support for medical facilities helps prevent mistakes and ensure compliance with all legal requirements. The specialists at “ViConsult” handle document preparation and communication with the Ministry of Health, and their processes are adapted to current conditions and are successfully implemented even during martial law.

Consultations on requirements for facilities and staff; obtaining a report on the accessibility of facilities for people with limited mobility; preparing and submitting documentation to the Ministry of Health; and preparing internal documentation for conducting business operations related to medical practice