Journal of Modern Medical

Leveraging scientometric methodologies, this research meticulously mapped the conceptual landscapes and evolving research trajectories within Health Law as indexed in the Web of Science (1990–2024). The primary aim was to delineate core thematic clusters, recognize highly impactful contributors, and pinpoint nascent areas of inquiry to strategically guide the global progression of health law knowledge.
The study followed a descriptive-applied scientometric design. Bibliographic records, sourced from Web of Science and processed via VOSviewer and Biblioshiny, underwent rigorous refinement using targeted keywords. Analysis focused on knowledge network visualization and term co-occurrence mapping.
A significant, sustained surge in scholarly production in this domain has been observed since 1990. Key established subjects encompass bioethics, patient rights, health policy, and public health law. Critically, recent scholarship signals a shift, prominently featuring novel concepts like digital health governance and the integration of Artificial Intelligence. Geographically, the US, UK, and Australia lead in output volume, suggesting that Iran’s current participation remains modest. Furthermore, the data underscore a marked increase in both international collaborations and research interdisciplinarity.
In essence, Health Law is undergoing a paradigm evolution, moving away from conventional ethical and regulatory oversight toward technology-enabled, data-centric frameworks. Scientometrics emerges as a crucial instrument for tracking this transition and informing robust digital health policy. Future scholarly endeavors are advised to deepen this understanding by integrating diverse datasets and employing advanced semantic network analysis, ultimately fortifying frameworks for equitable health governance and safeguarding patient interests amidst rapid digital transformation