This textbook is aimed at mastering theoretical foundations of legal science, basic provisions of the leading branches of Russian law and legal regulations in the fi eld of healthcare. This edition contributes to the formation of general cultural and professional competencies necessary for the main types of practical professional activities and skills in applying legal norms to specifi c legally signifi cant facts of medical workers. The textbook is written in compliance with the Federal Educational Standard and is intended for students of the medical faculty of medical universities studying the specialty 31.05.01 “General Medicine”.