Process of recognition of diplomas of foreign doctors (Decree-Law no. 86/2023, of 10 October). Additionally since 2010, a measure has been put in place that allows retired doctors to return to work and perform paid functions in the NHS with a fixed-term employment contract, which can be renewable – the process is validated with the prior authorization of the Minister of Health and the justification of the exceptional public interest of the hiring (currently about 500 retired doctors work in the NHS).