Category: Health Law

  • 40 Landmark Cases in Health Law That Changed Healthcare Practices

    Patient Rights and Consent Schloendorff v. Society of New York Hospital (1914) Issue: Informed consent. Outcome: Determined that patients have the right to determine what is done with their bodies. Canterbury v. Spence (1972) Issue: Duty to inform. Also read: Outcome: Held that physicians have a responsibility to disclose risks of medical procedures. Cruzan v.…

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  • 25 Rights and Protections Provided by Health Law in the Medical Field

    Patient Rights Right to Informed Consent Patients have the right to be informed about the medical procedures, risks, and alternatives before they consent. Right to Privacy Confidentiality laws protect patients’ medical records and personal information, such as HIPAA in the U.S. Right to Non-Discrimination Also read: Medical care should not be discriminated against on the…

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  • 30 Legal Challenges in Healthcare: Insights from Health Law Experts

    Patient Rights and Privacy Informed Consent Challenge: Patients are properly informed of the risks, benefits, and alternatives. Insight: Effective, culturally responsive communication and writing down. Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Also read: Challenge: Safeguarding patient data from unauthorized access or breaches. Insight: High-quality IT and compliance with the privacy laws that apply in their country, for…

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  • 20 Key Health Law Policies Every Patient Should Be Aware Of

    1. Right to Informed Consent Definition: The patient has the right to be informed fully about the risk, benefits, and alternative solutions for the medical procedure they are expecting. Legal Impulse: Principles of medical ethics and national health laws 2. Right to Privacy and Confidentiality Definition: The treating physician must maintain confidentiality of their medical…

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