However the more expensive supplies such as specialized bandages, nails and plates for orthopaedic operations, latest antibiotics etc. have to be supplied by the patient.

The right to orthopaedic aides for healing and medical rehabilitation from injuries at work and professional related health conditions are provided with the aim of restoring working ability.

Insured persons have the right to orthopaedic and other aides, dentistry fixtures aid, as well as the use of drugs which are permitted by public authorities for sale and financed by competent health insurance bureaux.

(b) Starting and developing production of new types of medical equipment and technical aids for the rehabilitation of incapacitated persons, including devices to restore natural mobility, special beds for burn patients, a device for removing kidney stones and orthopaedic and prosthetic devices

In case of accidents at work or professional diseases, insured persons are, as provided by law, entitled to health care and the implementation of measures of discovering and preventing such accidents and diseases, appropriate medical assistance and the right to use orthopaedic aid devices for medical rehabilitation.