Authors
Gerasimenko N. F.
Academician of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences; Head, Department of Introduction to Health Care Law, First Moscow State Medical University; Deputy Chairman of the Duma Committee on Health
Aleksandrova O. J.
Doctor of Medical Science, Professor, Department of Introduction to Health Care Law, First Moscow State Medical University; Expert, Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation
Abstract
The authors conduct a comprehensive analysis of the current Russian public health legislation. Key problem considered is informing the patient about alternative treatment options. In their view, the federal laws regulating legal aspects of medical practice require a health professional to conduct treatment aiming to achieve the best possible result and mandatory inform patient on all possible forms of treatment for a particular disease.
Key words
treatment options, medical intervention, informing, health care, patient rights
