Patient's rights: legislation globally and in the region

Formulated in 1948, the human rights declaration insists on the equity of all mankind. The concept has been developed into different areas such as patient rights. The concept of patient rights cannot be unanimously understood in different cultures. "Patient rights" is attached importance to in all countries located in the Middle East. However, there are reports showing the fact that respecting patient rights is not acceptable in the region. In the article we aim to have an overlook at the concept of patient rights and find a way towards the concept through sharia law.