UDC 378:614.253.83]:001.891(045) CONTROVERSIAL LEGAL BASIS FOR FORMING IN FUTURE MEDICAL INDUSTRY SPECIALISTS THE IDEAOFPATIENTS’ RIGHTS PROTECTION WHEN CARRYING OUT MEDICAL RESEARCH
DОІ:https://doi.org/10.51706/2707-3076-2021-4-8
Abstract
A number of scientific medical publications on the legal support of the medical field is analyzed. The historical aspect of treatment and protection of patients' rights from Antiquity to the present is characterized. The use of experiments by modern theorists and practitioners of medical discoveries, in particular regarding the treatment of diseases, prevention of risks of their spread or complications is substantiated. The author of the article presents and analyzes a number of legal documents, acts of different levels and legal nature, which protect the rights ofa patient during medical research. The groups of rights and responsibilities of patients during participation in medical researches according to their main purpose are defined. The article analyzes the draft law "On Protection of Patients' Rights" by Yu. Karakaiev, which emphasizes the values of medical ethics and identifies mechanisms for the implementation of constitutional rights of citizens to health care and medical care. Article 9 of the Law ‘On the Protection of Patients' Rights’ states "the patient's right to freedom of choice", so every patient has the right to make an informed choice during treatment, as their rights are governed by both mandatory acts and recommendations. The key responsibilities of medical practitioners have been identified, including health and safety of life, privacy and confidentiality. The author draws attention to the need to adhere to the concept of informed patient consent to participate in the study.It was found out that for future specialists in medical field the formation of the idea of protecting the rights of patients during medical research should be based on generally accepted principles, moral and ethical values. The principles of medical care oblige future medical professionals to act for the benefit of their patients, not to cause harm, to prescribe treatment, to ensure that professional activities meet modern standards. Future specialists in the medical field must adhere to the main goal of professional medical activity in order to protect the rights and interests of patients and other professionals in the field. It is determined that human rights are a priority for human development. The scientist proves that although a large number of legal documents have been created regarding the protection of patients' rights, the issue of human health remains and will be relevant in the future.
