Patients’ rights are an essential and fundamental part of human rights. Patients’ rights are widely acknowledged around
the world to various degrees, depending on specific national conditions. Within the scope of this study, some differences
in the rights of patients have been illustrated between the Vietnamese Law on Medical Examination and Treatment and
the European Charter on Patient Rights as well as some regulations related to these rights within the two legal systems.
These findings may contribute to legal amendment and supplementation to best protect patients’ rights and benefits in
accordance with international trends.