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Samizadeh Liafouiee M H, Dashti M T, Ebrahimian H. Evaluating the Approcah of the Iranian Legal System toward the Application of E-Governance in Medical and Healthcare Affairs. MLJ 2026; 20 (61) :167-180
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1- Department of Public Law, Qo.C., Islamic Azad University, Qom, Iran.
2- Department of Law, Faculty of Humanity, Iman Baqir Uiversity, Tehran, Iran.
2- Department of Law, Faculty of Humanity, Iman Baqir Uiversity, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract:
Background and Aim: The medical and healthcare sector has been one of the major fields in which issues related to e-governance have been said over recent decades. This matter is considered a significant advantage, particularly for developing countries where public access to medical facilities and healthcare services is distributed very unevenly.
Method: The present study adopts a descriptive-analytical research method, and the data collection method is based on library research.
Ethical Considerations: This article has been written entirely in accordance with ethical principles, including integrity, honesty, and respect for the rights of others.
Results: An important point to note is that the application of e-governance in medical and healthcare affairs within the Iranian legal system has been envisaged both through general obligations derived from the Constitution and the general policies of the system, and through specific obligations reflected in the regulations and directives of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education. Nevertheless, certain concerns have also been raised regarding the implementation of e-governance in medical and healthcare affairs. Examples include the possibility of unauthorized access to patients’ data, insufficient public training for access and use, and lack of cooperation among healthcare personnel.
Conclusion: The findings indicate that the approach of the legal system toward the application of e-governance in medical and healthcare affairs can be realized through two categories of legislative and executive requirements. Legislative requirements include the Constitution, the general policies of the system, and ordinary laws related to the Ministry of Health and Medical Education. Executive requirements include measures such as self-regulation in medical and pharmaceutical affairs and the protection of patient confidentiality through electronic healthcare systems. However, a major weakness remains the absence of a specific law governing the application of e-governance in medical and healthcare affairs.
Please cite this article as:
Samizadeh Liafouiee MH, Dashti MT, Ebrahimian H. Evaluating the Approcah of the Iranian Legal System toward the Application of E-Governance in Medical and Healthcare Affairs. Medical Law Journal. 2026; 20: e12.
Method: The present study adopts a descriptive-analytical research method, and the data collection method is based on library research.
Ethical Considerations: This article has been written entirely in accordance with ethical principles, including integrity, honesty, and respect for the rights of others.
Results: An important point to note is that the application of e-governance in medical and healthcare affairs within the Iranian legal system has been envisaged both through general obligations derived from the Constitution and the general policies of the system, and through specific obligations reflected in the regulations and directives of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education. Nevertheless, certain concerns have also been raised regarding the implementation of e-governance in medical and healthcare affairs. Examples include the possibility of unauthorized access to patients’ data, insufficient public training for access and use, and lack of cooperation among healthcare personnel.
Conclusion: The findings indicate that the approach of the legal system toward the application of e-governance in medical and healthcare affairs can be realized through two categories of legislative and executive requirements. Legislative requirements include the Constitution, the general policies of the system, and ordinary laws related to the Ministry of Health and Medical Education. Executive requirements include measures such as self-regulation in medical and pharmaceutical affairs and the protection of patient confidentiality through electronic healthcare systems. However, a major weakness remains the absence of a specific law governing the application of e-governance in medical and healthcare affairs.
Please cite this article as:
Samizadeh Liafouiee MH, Dashti MT, Ebrahimian H. Evaluating the Approcah of the Iranian Legal System toward the Application of E-Governance in Medical and Healthcare Affairs. Medical Law Journal. 2026; 20: e12.
Type of Study: Original Article |
Received: 2024/05/3 | Accepted: 2025/06/27
Received: 2024/05/3 | Accepted: 2025/06/27
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