The Role of the Physician, Bioethics, and Human Rights in Public Policies for Patient Care

The role of the physician in patient care transcends mere clinical practice, encompassing the defense of human dignity. This editorial explores how the principles of bioethics and human rights should guide medical practices to ensure ethical and humane care. Based on the article "Setting a Minimum Standard of Care in Clinical Trials: Human Rights and Bioethics as Complementary Frameworks" by Fatma E. Marouf and Bryn S. Esplin, we discuss the importance of a minimum standard of care and how it reinforces patient dignity.