Patient rights in training situations
Landex, N.L.; Hartlev, M.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 172(8): 620-622
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 1603-6824 PMID: 20184818 Document Number: 644328
Danish health law does not explicitly consider the participation of patients in clinical training of medical students. This causes uncertainty with regards to patients' rights and to the obligations of the hospital and the medical student. In this paper, we evaluate the legal aspects as regards information, consent and privacy in situations where patients are involved in the training of medical students. We conclude that it is necessary to elucidate the legal aspects and develop legal and practical guidelines for these situations.