Sectors and associations
MBO-Ä
Abbreviation for (Muster-)Berufsordnung für die in Deutschland tätigen Ärztinnen und Ärzte
In short and in plain language
The MBO-Ä is a model code for doctors in Germany.
It comes from the national body of doctors. The rules of the doctors' chambers in the states follow it.
Among other things, it says what doctors may publish on their practice.
For practice websites it sets limits. Examples are pushy ads and titles.
Definition
The MBO-Ä is the model professional code of the German Medical Association, which the codes of the state medical chambers follow. Among other things, it governs what information doctors may publish about their practice. For practice websites it sets limits, for example on promotional advertising and titles.