Abstract:
Introduction. Confidentiality is a fundamental feature of contemporary medicine, implicit in the
physician-patient relationship. The notion of confidentiality is theoretically stipulated in any
code of medical practice. Every human being has the right to confidentiality and respect for his
private space. The fundamental reason and central role of confidentiality in venerology is to
optimize the therapeutic relationship between physician and patient. This is the fundamental
ethical principle of respecting the privacy of the person.
Aim of the study. To explore the relevance of the bioethical aspect in the medical act of
sexually transmitted diseases.
Materials and methods. In the study, we used published scientific, national and international
scientific data, statistical data. At the same time, the bioethical and sociological analysis was
applied.
Results. Addressing the bioethical and medical-social aspects of sexually transmitted diseases
reveals effective possibilities of optimizing the venerological medical act. The obtained results
are due to the involvement of bioethical-medical theoretical references and correlation with
sociological analyzes.
Conclusions.1) Confidentiality requires constant observance unless it poses a threat to another
person or to society.2) The venerological medical act can be optimized by coordinating the
actions performed on bioethics.3) Bioethics remains an important component in optimizing
venereal therapy.