RUDN Journal of LawRUDN Journal of Law2313-23372408-9001Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)5471Research ArticleThe essence, the types and causes of medical errors and legal means of reduction of the problemPonkinaA AFaculty of Lawi@lenta.ruRussian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration15052012S5374807092016Copyright © 2016, Legal Science2016The paper investigated the problem of medical errors as encroachments on the rights of patients. On the constitutional and legal point of view, studied the nature, types and conditions for the occurrence of medical errors. Given the author's definition of medical errors. Author presents suggestions for reducing (alleviate) the problem of medical errors.medical errordefect of careresponsibilitymedical lawврачебная ошибкадефект медицинской помощиответственностьмедицинское право