Background and Aim: In recent years, advancements in information technology have created new opportunities for improving the quality of healthcare services and supporting patients' rights within the health system. The use of modern technologies can enhance transparency, improve access to information and strengthen care processes. The present study aims to investigate the role of information technology in improving the protection of patients' rights in the health system.
Method: The research method was survey type. The statistical population of the research included all patients hospitalized in Ardabil hospitals. Using available sampling method, 120 patients were selected as a statistical sample, which was collected by means of a questionnaire on the capabilities of using information technology and a questionnaire on the charter of patients' rights.
Ethical Considerations: This research was written from the beginning to the end based on ethical principles and honesty and trustworthiness.
Results: The findings of the research showed that information technology, except for the aspect of enjoying religious assistance; on all legal dimensions of patients, including the right to health and hyginie, enjoying freedom of choice, enjoying the right to information, enjoying the right to peace of mind, enjoying the right to vote independently, having the confidentiality of information had a significant effect.
Conclusion: The ability to use information technology has a significant effect on the legal improvement of patients. Therefore, the use of all technological capabilities can improve the rights of patients in hospitals.

Please cite this article as:
Jafari A, Asadpour M. The Role of Information Technology in Supporting Patients' Rights in the Health System: A Survey Study. Medical Law Journal. 2025; 19: e41.