General Terms and Conditions (GTC) for Midwifery Assistance - Pregnancy and Postnatal Care
Scope of application
These General Terms and Conditions (GTC) govern the contractual relationship between the midwife and the client (pregnant person/ person who has recently given birth) within the framework of midwifery assistance, in particular for prenatal care during pregnancy and postnatal care. By accepting the services of the midwife, the client accepts these General Terms and Conditions.
Scope of services
The midwife provides care within the framework of prenatal care and postnatal care. This includes in particular
- Pregnancy consultation and prenatal care
- Information and advice during pregnancy
- Support and advice during the postpartum period
- Arranging for further medical care (e.g. gynecologists, doctors, clinics) when necessary
Appointments and availability
The midwife is committed to keeping the agreed-upon prenatal and postnatal care appointments. If the midwife needs to change or cancel an appointment, the client will be informed in advance. The client also undertakes to cancel or postpone appointments in advance, at least 24 hours, to enable the midwife to organize her care in the best possible way.
Remuneration
The remuneration for midwifery assistance is based on the applicable rates of the scale of fees for midwives (GebüH) or the billing modalities chosen by the client. As a rule, billing takes place via the health insurance company, whereby the client is advised that not all services are necessarily covered by the health insurance company. Any private co-payments or non-covered services must be settled directly with the midwife.
Reimbursement by health insurance companies
In most cases, midwifery services are covered by statutory health insurance as long as they are provided as part of prenatal and postnatal care. Private health insurance companies may have different regulations. It is the client's responsibility to find out exactly what costs are covered by her health insurance.
Obligations of the client
The client undertakes to provide truthful information about her health situation, medical history and relevant information about her pregnancy. She also undertakes to attend the necessary check-ups if requested by the midwife and to seek medical treatment in good time if any health problems arise. In an emergency, always seek medical help and do not primarily try to contact the midwife and wait for the midwife to respond.
Liability
The midwife is liable for the proper performance of her services within the framework of the statutory provisions. Liability for the consequences of non-compliance with recommendations or disregarded medical instructions is excluded. The client is responsible for her own decisions regarding her pregnancy and birth.
Cancellation and withdrawal
The client may withdraw from the care provided by the midwife at any time. In the event of withdrawal after services have already been provided, these services must be paid for in full. If the client cancels an appointment at short notice (less than 24 hours before the appointment), the midwife may charge a cancellation fee.
Final provisions
Should individual provisions of these GTC be invalid or unenforceable, the validity of the remaining provisions shall remain unaffected. Amendments and additions to these GTC must be made in writing.
The place of jurisdiction is the registered office of the midwife, unless otherwise provided by law.