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The Patients’ Right to Make Independent Decisions
A fundamental element of patient rights is the right to self-determination, which allows patients to freely decide whether to seek healthcare and which interventions to accept or refuse. This right ensures that patients make decisions about their health status based on proper information and of their own free will. However, it is important to note that in certain cases defined by law, this right can be restricted, especially if the patient’s decision endangers the life or physical integrity of others. The right to self-determination of capable patients For capable patients, the laws allow them to refuse healthcare, except when this endangers the health or life of others. In the case…
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The Legal Framework of Waiting Lists
The Hungarian healthcare system is complex and multifaceted, with one of its key elements being the operation of waiting lists. These lists allow patients to wait for necessary medical interventions in the appropriate order. Different types of waiting lists assist healthcare facilities in prioritizing patients who are in the greatest need. The purpose of waiting lists is to ensure that patients receive faster and more efficient care. Since the interventions required for recovery cannot always be performed immediately, waiting lists help with organization and scheduling. This makes it clearer for both patients and doctors regarding when individuals will receive the necessary treatments. There are two main types of waiting lists:…
