Medical law, also known as health law or healthcare law, is a specialized area of legal practice that deals with the intersection of medicine and law. It encompasses a broad range of legal issues related to healthcare delivery, medical treatment, patient rights, and the professional responsibilities of healthcare providers. Medical law governs medical malpractice, patient confidentiality, informed consent, healthcare regulations, and the legal framework surrounding healthcare institutions. It aims to ensure the ethical practice of medicine, protect patient rights, and establish guidelines for healthcare professionals and institutions to operate within.