title: Conflict of interest in medicine in Lithuania: legal and ethical aspects.
abstract: The current legal framework within the Lithuanian health system is described including a review of the physician's autonomy, rights and duties, and patients' rights including the right to reimbursement. The role of ethical codes and the law are discussed.
mesh_terms: D016265:Conflict of Interest / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D007883:Legislation, Medical / Q000639:trends; D008097:Lithuania; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D028701:Patient Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D017009:Professional Autonomy
keywords: Health Care and Public Health; Legal Approach; Professional Patient Relationship