Q: I went to a hospital to have a medical check-up as I had a weird feeling, they ran the tests and they told me that I am fine and nothing is wrong and that I am cancer free. A year later, I went to the same hospital as I have been informed by another hospital that I may have breast cancer, they ran the tests again and they said it is a benign tumor. However, when I traveled back to the US and had another check-up I was informed that the tumor is malignant. I had to go through surgery and chemotherapy and be absent from work for a long time to get the treatment. I was also informed that if I had known about it the first time I was diagnosed, there would have been a better chance to cure it at early stages. Can I claim for compensation from the hospital for negligence and how much can I claim for?

Q: Hi. I won a DHA ruling of malpractice against a Dubai-based dental clinic and need to go to court to recover the money I paid out. I’m also hoping for some compensation for the year of pain and inconvenience I went through as a result. I'm told that I have to pay 6% of my claim up front. How much should I claim? I spent AED 30,000 on the original dentist and AED 80,000 correcting the problem. I gave a statement as part of the malpractice case. As I have already won this, do I still need a lawyer to represent me, or would the judge use my original statements? I appreciate any advice on this matter. Thanks Fariba

Q: Am I allowed to sue a doctor who botched a plastic surgery? He claims it was fine in the follow-up, but 2 other doctors strongly disagreed with that statement.

Q: Hi, I had a treatment with a machine called HIFU to treat the wrinkles on my forehead, the treatment was so painful, and immediately after, I had 2 large depression on both sides on my forehead and a vertical line in the middle. The company denied their mistake and they are ignoring my calls since the 26th of July 2018. Please note that I was not given any consent form to sign. After consulting a dermatologist, he confirmed that I had an atrophy fat melting and muscle oedema due to this treatment and I have a medical report. I have taken a picture before and immediately after. Kindly let me know what to do. Regards,

Q: In case the incident occurred while the doctor was employed and the verdict from the health authority and the civil court comes after the doctor has resigned from the hospital, who pays for the compensation; the insurance provider or the doctor?

Q: Hi all, I had put a question here regarding an option to sue a hospital in DHCC area for a surgery that's gone wrong and caused bowel perforation, infection,... Now, 3 years have passed since the surgery time, July 2017. Any chance I can still start an action against the hospital? I know it is only 3 years to take an action. Thanks in advance!

Q: I was treated for a collapsed lung in May 2019 at a hospital in Al Ain. I was told that I had a spontaneous pneumothorax. In January 2020, I was treated for a second collapsed lung. I went to the first hospital to get a medical report. The report said that there was evidence of a rare cystic lung condition, Lymphangioleiomyomatosis. I got my biopsy results from the lab and saw that they had tried to inform the doctor but no contact was able to be made. I then asked the doctor why I hadn't been told about it and she shrugged and said that they told her it was nothing. I asked: "do you know the rare, life-threatening, cystic lung condition?", she said: "of course yes!" I am now suffering from poor oxygen diffusion symptoms, agonizing lung pain, requiring oxygen therapy, and will be starting medication to hopefully slow the progress of the condition. If I had known earlier, I could already be on the medication to give me a better quality of life. What will I achieve by laying a complaint?

Q: Medical malpractice A simple blood collection sample resulted in the incapacity of performing my daily work routine. The medical technician who collected the sample refused to admit that she has actually pricked me with a needle, and the Doctor and Clinic Manager is backing the medical technician's story. I have a bruise on the jab area on my arm which verifies that the actual pricking of the needle has been carried out.

Q: Hi, A patient has filed a civil case against me after he developed a clot which the radiologist misdiagnosed and said that it was not there. It is a well-known complication of any orthopedic surgery but treated by a vascular surgeon. I followed all protocols and DHA said since the patient was originally mine, I should have paid more attention but no action was recommended against me. Based on this, the patient filed a civil case against the hospital as the report also said the hospital is responsible for hiring an incompetent radiologist. I no longer work for this hospital and they asked the court to include me in the case too. What are the usual compensations awarded by the court if there is no loss of life or any body function? And will medical malpractice cover it, if so which one; my current one or the one that still insures the hospital? Thanks!

Q: In a case of a complaint filed against a doctor as the patient was unable to move one finger after stitch was put to close a wound, the MOH medical committee gave the verdict that: There was a damaged tendon as part of the original injury sustained by the patient. This was missed by the doctor while putting the stitch. Hence, 1. There was negligence from the doctor 2. There was a medical error We are now waiting for the penalty assessment for this verdict. How will this verdict/penalty affect the UAE General Practitioner license of the doctor?

Medical treatment provided to patients does not always achieve the desired results, and sometimes it may lead to catastrophic consequences that cannot be remedied. This is due to several factors, some of these factors are related to the therapist or to the patient himself, or even related to God's will. It was, therefore, necessary for the legislator to intervene and develop the laws governing medical malpractice cases and set the limitations of liability for the therapist in such cases.

Exploring the various factors related to medical errors, including their definition, causes, severity, and legal implications, and highlighting the importance of understanding liability and compensation for patients and healthcare providers alike.

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