COMPENSATION FOR HARM CAUSED TO CONSUMERS OF MEDICAL SERVICES
Keywords:
Compensation for harm, consumer rights, medical services, violations of patients' rights, legislation, protection of interests, case statistics, responsibility of medical institutions, quality control, transparency of processes, protection of patients' rightsAbstract
the thesis is dedicated to the issues of compensation for harm caused to consumers of medical services and analyzes the existing problems and trends in this field. The work examines the main types of violations of patients’ rights, as well as the mechanisms provided by legislation for the protection of their interests. Particular attention is paid to statistical data on cases of damage compensation, which helps to identify the scale and nature of violations in the healthcare sector.
The author emphasizes the need to improve legal mechanisms, increase the responsibility of medical institutions and their staff, as well as the importance of transparency in quality control processes of medical services. In conclusion, the thesis offers recommendations for improving the system of consumer rights protection in healthcare, aimed at increasing public trust in medical institutions and enhancing the quality of services provided. The thesis will be useful for both professionals in the healthcare sector and researchers dealing with legal protection of patients’ rights.
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