Dispute resolution in medical care: opportunities, risks, prospects

A significant number of disputes related to the healthcare service failures indicates a need to develop the optimal mechanisms for their resolution. Along with this medical organizations should take measures to minimize the risks of such disputes. The article analyzes the most effective tools for preventing such risks, as well as for resolving conflicts if they arise, in particular, the compliance procedures, which make it possible to reduce the potential risks in the field of medical care. A significant number of disputes between medical organizations and patients are referred to the courts, so we have considered the effectiveness of preaction dispute resolution of disputes in the field of medical care, and studied the project legislation in terms of regulating disputes in this area. We have also analyzed special legal mechanisms for protecting the violated rights of patients.