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§ 40 Gesundheitsgesetz (GesG) - Behandlung ohne Zustimmung
Rechte und Pflichten der Patienten und Patientinnen - Zwangsmassnahmen und weitere Einschränkungen der Rechte der Patienten und Patientinnen
§ 40 GesG · Behandlung ohne Zustimmung
1. Für Behandlungen von Patienten und Patientinnen ohne deren Zustimmung gelten die Bestimmungen des ZGB über die fürsorgerische Unterbringung.
2. In Einrichtungen mit ärztlicher Leitung gelten als Chefärzte und Chefärztinnen der Abteilung gemäss Artikel 434 ZGB die diensthabenden Kaderärzte und Kaderärztinnen sowie die Ärzte und Ärztinnen der Wohn- und Pflegeeinrichtungen.
3. In Einrichtungen ohne ärztliche Leitung sind Behandlungen ohne Zustimmung der Patienten und Patientinnen ausgeschlossen.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (121)
BGE 151 I 19 (Art. 40 lit. c MedBG)
Patient’s opt-out of SAMW medical-ethical guidelines: no declaratory ruling on validity or on supervisory consequences for non‑observance by FMH physicians.
Main ground for dismissing the appeal regarding the scope of physicians' professional duties and the lack of a concrete legal relationship for the requested ruling.
BE.2024.15 (art. 40 let. f LPMéd)
Federal Criminal Court Lifts Seals on Tax Evasion Data
This provision mandates professional secrecy for holders of university medical professions.
52.2023.414 · ti (art. 40 lett. a LPMed)
Physician Disciplinary Warning Upheld for Exceeding Medical Mandate in Divorce Case Documentation
The court confirmed the decision based on the violation of this provision regarding the professional obligation to act accurately and conscientiously.
V 2024 71 · zg (Art. 40 lit. f MedBG)
Physician Fined for Breach of Professional Secrecy in Civil Lawsuit
The violation of this provision (professional duty) led to the finding that the appeal was unfounded.
BE.2021.16C (art. 40 let. f LPMéd)
Tax Investigation Documents Unsealing
Cited regarding the obligation of secrecy for university medical professionals.
2024 GSI 2245 · be (Art. 40 Bst. a MedBG)
Supervision Standard and Billing Practice in Medical Licensing
The court order partially granted the appeal by revoking the finding of a breach of professional duty based on this article (Order 2).
WBE.2024.381 · ag (Art. 40 lit. a MedBG)
Physician's License Revoked for Gross Negligence and Unsuitability
Cited as the legal basis for the disciplinary measures due to violation of professional duties (acting carefully and conscientiously).
B.2024.109 · sg (Art. 40 lit. f MedBG)
Son Granted Access to Deceased Father's Medical Records Over Confidentiality Claim
This provision establishing the duty of professional secrecy was considered in relation to the request for release from this duty.
B.2023.225 · sg (Art. 40 Ingress und Bst. g erste Satzteil MedBG)
Substitute Fee for Unfulfilled Medical On-Call Duties Unlawful Due to Defective Legal Basis
Cited in the context of the duty to assist in emergency situations.
B.2023.225 · sg (Art. 40 Ingress und Bst. g zweiter Satzteil MedBG)
Substitute Fee for Unfulfilled Medical On-Call Duties Unlawful Due to Defective Legal Basis
Mentioned as a contrasting example of how federal law defines the scope of the duty to perform emergency service.
52.2024.33 · ti (art. 40 lett. a LPMed)
Medical Professional Fine Upheld for Unsubstantiated COVID-19 Vaccine Death Claims
The appeal was rejected because the court found that the appellant violated his professional duty to act accurately and conscientiously.
52.2024.34 · ti (Art. 40 lett. a e c LPMed)
Physician Fine Upheld for Public COVID-19 Masking Violations
This provision defines the professional obligations whose violation was found to justify the rejection of the appeal.
2023 GSI 3252 · be (Art. 40, lettre a LPMéd)
Appeal of Reprimand for Undocumented Diagnosis
The administrative decision finding a breach of professional duties based on this article was partially annulled.
VB.2023.00738 · zh (§ 40 lit. a MEDBG)
Petitioner Denied Abstract Declaratory Judgment on SAMS Guidelines
Cited as a basis for the legal framework regarding medical practice, but not directly used in the final order.
VB.2023.00738 · zh (§ 40 lit. c MEDBG)
Petitioner Denied Abstract Declaratory Judgment on SAMS Guidelines
Cited as a basis for the legal framework regarding medical practice, but not directly used in the final order.