THE PATIENT'S RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION
IN HUNGARY
THE PATIENT'S RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION
IN HUNGARY
Author(s): Judit ZákánySubject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Civil Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Labour and Social Security Law
Published by: Editura University Press, Universitatea de Medicina, Farmacie, Stiinte si Tehnologie “George Emil Palade” din Targu Mures
Keywords: right to self-determination; healthcare; civil law liability; patient’s rights; right to information; medical intervention; invasive intervention
Summary/Abstract: The aim of the study is to examine, interpret, and explain the Hungarian legal regulations related to the patients' right to self-determination. The right to self-determination is one of the most extensively regulated patient right in the Healthcare Act. This right is of utmost importance, since it – together with the right to information – assists the patients in being able to make responsible decisions regarding their treatment. The article presents what the right to self-determination means, outlines its limitations, and also addresses who is entitled to give consent to healthcare interventions. The examination of the right to self-determination is considered a current topicactual, as evidenced by the legal disputes related to it in the courts.
Journal: Curentul Juridic
- Issue Year: 96/2024
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 32-44
- Page Count: 13
- Language: English
