British Journal of Medical and Health Research BJMHR 2394-2967 10.46624/bjmhr.2018.v5.i05.002 BJMHR0505002 Opinions of Health Administration Students about Current Medical Law Applications Tapan Birkan Sert Gurkan Uslu Bahar Bektas Gulfer GAYEF Albena Inanici Sinem Yildiz Istanbul Bilim University, Vocational School of Health Services, Istanbul, Turkey Marmara University School of Medicine Department of Ethics and Medical Histor Yale School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology Acıbadem University, Faculty of Health Science, Health Management Department Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Education Marmara University School of Medicine Medical Education Department 05 01 2018 5 5

Opinions of students about current medical law application were investigated. Students (n=401) who participated in this study were enrolled in the health management undergraduate programs of various public and private universities. The data regarding important topics of medical law were gathered by questionnaires. In this study, the determination of the student concerns and some of their effects have been evaluated. It was found that the participants believed that patients tend to file lawsuits at high rates; current laws are not sufficient to protect healthcare workers; and regulations seem to protect patients more than health professionals. Legal refrain in health care workers may lead to behaviors that impede institutional goals and detract from patient-centered approaches.

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