Mental Health Law and Behavioral Sciences
Roza Haghgoo; Sima Rasouli
Volume 1, Issue 1 , June 2024, , Pages 17-30
Abstract
Background and Objective: Heallth care professions have a special place in society in terms of building trust. In order to maintain trust and proper communication with patients, these professions are committed to complying with ethical standards at the highest level, which is actually the basis of a ...
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Background and Objective: Heallth care professions have a special place in society in terms of building trust. In order to maintain trust and proper communication with patients, these professions are committed to complying with ethical standards at the highest level, which is actually the basis of a successful relationship between these professionals and patients, that lead to gain trust and maintaining their peace of mind.Methods: First, two questionnaires were completed by dentists and patients; and then, the data was analyzed by SPSS software and descriptive statistics.Results: This research, which was conducted with the participation of 39 dentists and 260 patients and using questionnaires and special SPSS software to evaluate the level of trust of patients in dentists and the level of communication skills applied by dentists, showed that many patients trusted the recommendations Medicine of dentists and did not look for the second theory. In this cases, most patients were sure of the confidentiality of their personal medical information.Conclusion: Based on the results of the present study, the communication skills of the dentists of Shahid Mohammad Montazeri Clinic, in both verbal and non-verbal dimensions, are acceptable to the patients.
New Technologies Health and Law
Babak Sabet; Mahdi Saidian; Shirin Khalili
Volume 1, Issue 1 , June 2024, , Pages 147-162
Abstract
Background and Objective: Today, with the extensive progress of information technology, its role in the health sector has become more important than ever before. However, these applications create new challenges for privacy. As a result, governments are trying to take various measures, including passing ...
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Background and Objective: Today, with the extensive progress of information technology, its role in the health sector has become more important than ever before. However, these applications create new challenges for privacy. As a result, governments are trying to take various measures, including passing criminal legislation, to address these challenges.Methods: In this article, by comparing the criminal requirements of electronic health files in leading countries and Iran, by presenting a strategic model in this regard, suggestions have been made to improve the security and confidentiality of electronic health files.Results: This comparative article examines electronic health records with a particular focuse on confidentiality in Europe, America and Iran from a criminal law perspective. Due a absence of comprehensive law specifically addressing "electronic health" and judicial procedures in Iran, related legislation such as the Islamic Penal Code, the Electronic Commerce Law, the Computer Crimes Law and the laws supporting the comprehensive health information system are addressed.Conclusion: Different countries adopt various approaches to the protection of personal health data. European Union countries on individual rights and freedoms. In contrast, the United States is seeking to implement tougher penalties to is looking for the approval of tougher punishments to deal with such crimes. Iran is working to establish legal protection for privacy and personal information through a ten-year program, utilizing legislative model from leading conteies with comidering Islamic Jurisprudence and cultural contexts. Considering the extensive and rapid growth of the field of electronic health, it is necessary to adopt a specialized legislative approach for this area.
