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Corruption in healthcare has become transnational and intersectoral in nature; leading countries around the world have become vulnerable and insufficiently prepared to address health crises. The article deals with topical issues of corruption in healthcare during the Covid-19 pandemic in public and private sectors. By comparing different ratings, we concluded that there is a correlation between the level of corruption and the average annual income of the respective state, the observance of human rights and democratic standards in the context of their response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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OBJECTIVE: The aim: The overall purpose of the research is to shed light on the evolving understanding of the concept of "health" in the legal field, attempting to identify its critical aspects. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Materials and methods: The study constitutes a comprehensive analysis of a large number of scholarly publications and international legal provisions through the prism of the principles of concreteness and objectivity, coupled with methodological pluralism, including both philosophical, general scientific, theoretical, general, and special legal research methods. CONCLUSION: Conclusions: Considering the evolving idea of "health" in the legal landscape, it is noted that, in the current context, "health" should be perceived both as an individual and a collective feature, as well as the substance, legal right, and a state's obligation.
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OBJECTIVE: Introduction: The study is devoted to the complex legal analysis of the crucial issues of criminal liability of medical professionals, including the problem of the definition of the socalled 'medical crimes' and liability for such acts. The aim: The objective of the study is to examine unlawful acts of medical professionals, their legal estimation and regulation, ways for improvement. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Materials and methods: The study is based on the analysis of scholarly researches, legislation, judicial practice and statistics. Philosophical, general scientific, theoretical and legal methods provided the methodological basis of this research. CONCLUSION: Conclusions: An attempt is made to identify the essence of the so-called 'medical crimes' content, alongside with the liability for them. Making reference to overseas experience, the recommendations to improve the criminal legislation are developed.
