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December 20, 2022

The Human Genetic Testing Act.

The Human Genetic Testing Act is a law that was enacted in 2004 to regulate the use of genetic testing in the Lebanese healthcare system. This law aims to protect the rights of individuals and to ensure that genetic testing is carried out in a responsible and ethical manner. One of the main provisions of this law is the requirement for informed consent for genetic testing. No genetic testing can be performed without the written informed consent of the person being...

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December 20, 2022

The Patients’ Rights and Informed Consent Act

The Patients' Rights and Informed Consent Act is a law that was enacted in 2004 to protect the rights of patients in the healthcare system. This law outlines the rights of patients to receive appropriate medical care, to be fully informed about their health status, and to have the right to give or withhold consent for medical treatments and procedures. One of the key provisions of this law is the right to be fully informed about one's health status. This includes...

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December 20, 2022

Medical Ethics in Lebanon.

Medical ethics are the cornerstone of the practice of medicine, as they help ensure that doctors provide care to their patients in a specialized and empathetic manner. The Medical Doctor’s mission is to prevent, rehabilitate, alleviate pain and raise the general level of physical and psychological health. In Lebanon, Law 288 of 1994 is a key piece of legislation that outlines the ethical standards that doctors must adhere to. In 2012, an amendment to this law was passed under the number 240,...

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