Development of the concept of patient's rights against the historical and legal background in Poland

Abstract

Entering the role of a patient can and often results from prophylactic reasons, sometimes it is caused by necessity, the patient enters into a relationship with a doctor or other representative of medicine. Such a system is called a relational system. In addition, the family as a result of socialization will usually prepare the patient to perform the role of the patient. The patient, entering his role, obtains certain privileges and certain obligations are imposed on him. This, in turn, determines the fact that patients' rights are becoming more and more important. The main purpose of this article is to present and analyze the historical development of patients' rights