A Faculty Member at the University of Samarra Publishes a Legal Book on Medical Contracts

Assistant Lecturer Bakr Tariq Ismail, a faculty member at the College of Law at the University of Samarra, has published a legal book titled “The Role of Patient Consent in the Medical Contract: A Comparative Analytical Study”, through the Modern University Office for Publishing and Distribution in Alexandria, Egypt.

The medical contract is defined as the agreement made between a patient—either directly or through a legal guardian when the patient is unable to consent—and a physician or hospital, whereby the physician or hospital agrees to diagnose, treat, or monitor the patient’s condition in exchange for a fee.

The significance of this topic lies in its connection to human health and safety, and the necessity of legal safeguards to ensure patient protection and prevent exploitation.

The book emphasizes the principle of respecting the patient’s will, focusing on the importance of physicians informing patients and obtaining their consent before any medical intervention.

Additionally, the author explores the nature of civil liability when patient consent is lacking, who bears the burden of proof, and whether traditional rules of civil liability are sufficient to establish the physician’s legal responsibility.

Tariq also highlights that the jurisprudential debate over the classification of the medical contract stems from the nature of its subject—namely, the human body. However, the prevailing view is that it is one of the most important forms of healthcare contracts, as both share the same fundamental purpose.

On behalf of the University of Samarra, the Department of Media and Government Communication congratulates Assistant Lecturer Bakr Tariq Ismail on his new scholarly achievement and wishes him continued success in his academic career.