Paradoxes of law: the guarantee of free medical aid often limit the rights of patients to improve quality

The legislation of the Russian Federation, recognizing the rights of citizens on free medical aid and paid medical services, however, makes clear the roll the side free of charge. At the same time guarantee free of charge formulated in such a way that often limit the rights of citizens to receive medical care with the use of drugs, medical devices, etc., not provided for in the programme of state guarantees of free rendering to citizens of medical aid. Moreover, if the rights of citizens to receive paid medical services directly spelled out in the law, the right of citizens to self-purchase of medicines, medical devices, etc. did not say anything. There is no outright bans, which in practice leads to numerous conflict situations. The article provides specific suggestions for improving the legislation in this field.

Authors: Kadyrov F. N. [108] Starodubov V. I. [33]

Tags: accessibility of care1 free medical care2 guarantees in the health sector2 medical products2 medications2 paid medical services20 quality of care4 standards of care4 the legislation in the sphere of health care1