Health Care in the 21st Century: Law and Ethics in Medicine

Today, various countries are reforming their health care systems in an effort to adapt them to the current demands of society and the capabilities of their governments, with issues of adequate funding taking center stage. Medical practice is a key component of the healthcare system, and to ensure its proper implementation under the new conditions of the 21st century, it is crucial to improve legislation and the principles of ethics and morality. In this book, the authors seek to bring all these aspects together, while placing particular emphasis on the rights of healthcare professionals, who have often found themselves at a disadvantage in recent years. The materials presented here can serve as a guide for action and reflection in the course of their medical practice for all healthcare professionals, and may also be of use to other professionals, politicians, political scientists, and the general public.