Videos and Podcasts
In this section, you will find videos produced directly by the Research Unit of Medical Law and Bioethics. These educational videos explain key legal concepts and real-life healthcare situations in a way that is accessible even to those without a legal background.
We also share media appearances of our team members when they participate in public debates or expert discussions featured in the media.
The aim of this section is to make legal topics more accessible to the wider public and to support expert dialogue beyond academic circles.
Patient Rights – Clearly Explained
Patient rights are one of the core pillars of health law—yet in practice, they are often misunderstood. That’s why we have created a series of short videos focusing on the most important topics from the patient’s perspective.
Each episode offers a clear and concise explanation of key issues, including:
- What informed consent really means and how it should be properly documented
- When and how substitute consent can be used
- What advance directives are and how to approach them
- What the standard of care is and why it matters—not only for providers, but also for patients
You can find the full video series here.
On the Doctor–Patient Relationship
In a podcast produced by the Czech Academy of Sciences, our team member Tomáš Doležal discussed the doctor–patient relationship from a legal perspective.
You can listen to the full episode on Spotify.
Hospital Liability and the Death of a Patient Under a DNR Order
In an episode of the Judikatúra podcast, our team member Tomáš Doležal, joined as a guest to discuss legal issues related to end-of-life decision-making.
The episode focused specifically on the "Do Not Resuscitate" (DNR) order and addressed related topics such as causality, standard of care (lege artis), and other legal considerations.
You can listen to the full episode on Spotify.