title: [Art. 192 Polish Penal Code--lawyers comments and medical practice].
abstract: Art. 192 was enacted in the Polish Penal Code in 1997. Performance of a "medical intervention" without the patient's consent has been penalized. The binding norm is not generally acclaimed in medical circles, but lawyers seem very interested in them. In essence the regulation is clear in medical circles but teaching of lawyers has its differences. Inconsistent interpretation are concerned with objectivity of legal protection, extent of disposition of the legal norm and other determinant factors. The literature does not permit for an unambiguous and effective interpretation of this regulation. Urgent amendment of this law is necessary.
authors.affiliation: Zakładu Medycyny Sadowej Akademii Medycznej im. Piastów Slaskich we Wrocławiu.
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Swiatek
mesh_terms: D005554:Forensic Medicine / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards; D007883:Legislation, Medical / Q000592:standards*; D028701:Patient Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards; D011044:Poland; D009626:Terminology as Topic