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[THE LEGAL MEANS OF PROTECTING MEDICAL WORKERS FROM UNFOUNDED ACCUSATIONS (CLAIMS) FROM PATIENTS (PROCEDURAL ASPECT)]
O N Bobrovskaya1, M Y Timofeeva1, E A Neelova1
1The Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education "The I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University" of Minzdrav of Russia (Sechenov University), 119991, Moscow, Russia.
Medical professionals can protect their reputation against defamatory online content. This study analyzes legal strategies for safeguarding a physician's honor, dignity, and business reputation in public discourse.
Area of Science:
- Medical Law
- Social Science
Context:
- Medical professionals operate within complex social and public relations.
- Medical activities are crucial for public health and subject to scrutiny.
- Public discourse, including online, can impact physician reputation.
Purpose:
- To analyze the legal protection of medical professionals' business reputation.
- To examine judicial decisions concerning defamation and medical practice.
- To understand the defense of intangible benefits like good name and private life.
Summary:
- Medical workers' actions are subject to public assessment, which can sometimes be defamatory.
- The law provides mechanisms for medical professionals to protect their honor, dignity, and business reputation.
- Judicial practice highlights the importance of safeguarding personal and professional reputation.
Impact:
- Reinforces the legal standing of medical professionals against unfair criticism.
- Contributes to a balanced understanding of free speech and reputational protection in healthcare.
- Emphasizes that a good name and business reputation are fundamental personal rights.
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