Article No.75 - Duties of Family Medicine Specialists

The primary duties of family medicine specialists include: Implementing sanitary and educational measures to promote a healthy lifestyle and prevent diseases among the population; Timely examination, early disease detection, and prevention at initial stages; Ensuring regular health check-ups for family members as part of health improvement measures; Providing emergency medical assistance when necessary; Conducting consultations, timely hospitalization, and monitoring the treatment process as required; Carrying out therapeutic, diagnostic, and health recovery measures within the established professional scope; Determining temporary disability status and referring patients to the medical-social commission when necessary; Providing medical and social assistance in cooperation with social service workers for lonely individuals, the elderly, disabled persons, and those with chronic illnesses; Offering advisory support to families on vaccinations, child nutrition, upbringing, preparation for preschool and educational institutions, specialized care, family planning, behavior, psychology, hygiene, as well as social, medical, and sexual aspects of family life; Cooperating with other healthcare specialists and social service workers when necessary to enhance the quality of medical services; Properly maintaining and utilizing approved registration and reporting documents. During the initial contact, family medicine specialists must address the patient’s medical issues and, if necessary, facilitate referrals to specialized medical professionals. The family doctor informs the patient of consultation results, provides details on all available medical services and their most effective forms, and ensures compliance with all medical advice and recommendations.

Article No.181 - Medical-Psychiatric Care

The state guarantees the following for individuals suffering from mental disorders: Emergency medical-psychiatric care; Consultative, diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative assistance in both outpatient and inpatient settings; All types of psychiatric examinations, including the determination of temporary disability; Pensions, social and household assistance, and support for the employment of individuals with mental disorders; Resolution of guardianship issues; Legal consultations and other forms of legal assistance in psychiatric and psychoneurological institutions; Social and household arrangements for disabled and elderly individuals suffering from mental disorders, as well as care for them; Education for disabled persons and minors with mental disorders. The provision of medical-psychiatric care and social protection for individuals with mental disorders is carried out in accordance with the procedures established by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan. The provision of all types of medical-psychiatric care and social protection for individuals with mental disorders is implemented by the relevant ministries, agencies, and local executive authorities, in accordance with their competencies as defined by the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan.

Articles No.160 - Combating Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

The state policy on combating the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is implemented based on this Code and other regulatory legal acts of the Republic of Tajikistan. The state guarantees: The observance of all rights and freedoms in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan concerning people living with HIV, AIDS patients, and their family members; Epidemiological surveillance of the spread of HIV and AIDS in the Republic of Tajikistan, ensuring the priority of human rights, anonymous testing, and adherence to confidentiality principles; The provision of free, high-quality, scientifically based, and qualified medical and socio-psychological assistance to individuals infected with HIV, AIDS patients, and their family members; The accessibility and safety of medical examinations for HIV detection; The supply of preventive, diagnostic, and treatment measures for HIV infection, as well as monitoring the safety of medical drugs, biological fluids, and tissues used for diagnostic, therapeutic, and research purposes; The development of scientific research on HIV and AIDS-related issues; Regular public awareness campaigns regarding HIV and AIDS-related matters; The promotion of international cooperation and regular exchange of information within international programs to combat HIV and AIDS; The availability and timeliness of medical and socio-psychological assistance; The adoption of a periodic State Program to combat HIV and AIDS. Measures to combat HIV and AIDS are carried out by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and local state authorities. Enterprises, institutions, organizations, public associations (including international ones), as well as individuals, including foreign citizens, may participate in implementing these measures. The state, in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan, guarantees support to these individuals and legal entities in carrying out such programs.

Article No.47 - Rights of a Patient

When seeking and receiving medical care, a patient has the right to: Respectful and humane treatment by medical professionals and support staff; Choice of a doctor and healthcare organization; Invitation of a lawyer or legal representative to protect their rights; Other rights provided by this Code and other legislative acts of the Republic of Tajikistan.

Article No.15 - Medical Assistance for Persons with Disabilities

Persons with disabilities receive medical assistance in state medical and social institutions free of charge or on preferential terms, in accordance with the procedures established by the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan.