Heilberuf
Heilberuf is a German term describing a health profession whose core aim is to restore or maintain human or animal health. The term emphasizes healing and care and is commonly used to denote regulated occupations with defined education and licensing requirements. The singular Heilberuf can refer to an individual profession within this group, while the plural Heilberufe denotes the category as a whole.
In practice, the exact composition of Heilberufe varies by country, but commonly includes doctors (Ärzte), dentists
Education and licensing for Heilberufe typically require formal higher education or professional training, practical training or
Scope of practice and ethics are central to Heilberufe. Professions within this category follow codes of ethics,
The term is used in German-speaking countries beyond Germany, including Austria and Switzerland, where regulatory frameworks