Ilieva, AntoniaVoynov, Yavor2026-01-152026-01-152026-01-142367-5314https://doi.uni-plovdiv.bg/handle/store/893In contemporary medical science and practice, the issue concerning the choice of communication approach by medical professionals in the course of performing their professional duties is becoming increasingly dialogical. The diversity of healthcare institutions, the implementation of electronic healthcare systems, and the introduction of telemedicine have altered the theoretical concepts regarding the existing models of doctor-patient legal relations. The present overview aims to examine the development of doctor-patient legal relations in the 21st century, both from a legal perspective and from a moral-ethical standpoint. It seeks to emphasize the good practices established in contemporary settings, as well as to identify deviations from legally prescribed conduct.otherlegal frameworkethical standardscommunication in healthcaretelemedicineelectronic health systemsmedical professionalsArticle