Το δικαίωμα των ασθενών στη λήθη
Patients' right to be forgotten

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Δικαίωμα στη λήθη ; Καρκίνος ; GDPR ; Ασφαλιστική σύμβαση ; Τραπεζικό δάνειο ; Κώδικας δεοντολογίας ; Ιατρικά δεδομένα ; ΑσθενείςAbstract
This Thesis aims to conduct an in-depth investigation of a contemporary, recently emerging right in the European legal order, namely the right of patients to be forgotten. The right of patients not to suffer adverse consequences due to old medical data or medical history that is no longer medically relevant after a clearly defined period of time following the successful completion of their treatment, is an achievement for patients, which currently focuses on survivors of the group of diseases more broadly defined as cancer, and for this reason, the paper will focus on cancer survivors, without, however, omitting to mention diseases such as HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C, when certain legal systems provide for the application of the right under consideration to these pathologies as well.
Certain European legal systems, such as those of France, Belgium, and Spain, have pioneered with progressive legislative initiatives to establish this new right for patients suffering from cancer or other pathologies. In contrast, other countries, including our own, are still at the stage of development, with the adoption of a non-binding Code of Ethics. The recognition of this right to medical oblivion by the global legal order is deemed imperative, so that individuals who, after overcoming tremendous struggles, have left behind these diseases with unprecedented physical and psychological costs, can truly enjoy the principle of equality, a principle that has been the subject of much discussion throughout history and has led to numerous legislative (global, supranational, and national) initiatives.


