Digitalization of healthcare and patient rights protection: risk analysis and countermeasures

Research Objective: Comprehensive analysis of the impact of digitalization on patients’ rights and safety in the context of legal violations in healthcare. Materials and Methods: Analysis of relevant domestic and foreign literature sources, as well as normative legal acts, was conducted. Literature search was carried out in scientific libraries and the informational legal system “State Register of Legal Acts of the Republic of Moldova.” Results and Discussion: Identified two key aspects of the impact of digital technologies on healthcare: positive changes, such as improved accessibility and personalization of medical services, and negative consequences, including the growth of cyber threats and data confidentiality issues. Discussed the need for a comprehensive approach to mitigate these risks, combining technological, organizational, and legal measures. The importance of future research on the impact of the latest technologies on data security and patients’ rights is noted. Conclusion: Digital technologies have improved healthcare but created challenges, including cyber threats, which require an integrated approach that combines technology, law, and education, as well as public-private partnerships and international community.