Health Minister Memişoğlu's Statement on Patient and Employee Rights Regulation

Minister of Health Prof. Dr. Kemal Memişoğlu stated at the Medicine and Justice Symposium that preparations for the "Regulation on Rights and Communication in Healthcare" are ongoing with the aim of strengthening the legal infrastructure of healthcare services.

Minister of Health Prof. Dr. Kemal Memişoğlu addressed participants at the Medicine and Justice Symposium held on October 17, 2026. Emphasizing in his speech that the protection of patient rights and the professional security of healthcare workers are two complementary core elements, Memişoğlu shared details regarding the "Regulation on Rights and Communication in Healthcare," which is currently in preparation.

Minister Memişoğlu stated that with the regulation, rules regarding patient and employee rights will be consolidated under a single roof. He also noted that thanks to the "Regulation on Obtaining Informed Consent Electronically," informed consents will be enabled to be obtained digitally. It was stated that within the scope of the process, application and communication mechanisms for healthcare workers will be expanded, and Patient and Employee Rights Communication Units will be established through a digital platform.