Medical Law

Medical law encompasses the legal rules that govern medical practice, healthcare, and the rights of patients. It ensures that medical professionals adhere to standards of care, protects patient privacy, and defines the boundaries of medical consent. Medical ethics, closely related, involves the moral principles guiding healthcare decisions, such as patient autonomy, non-maleficence, and justice. Together, medical law and ethics work to balance the responsibilities of healthcare providers with the rights and needs of patients, ensuring safe, fair, and respectful treatment in the medical field.