Q: I had rhinoplasty surgery. Prior to the surgery, the Doctor had agreed to perform an open rhinoplasty to refine the tip of my nose and adjust the bridge of my nose. After receiving the payment from me for the surgery, the Doctor then refused to carry out the full procedure that he had agreed on and that I had paid for. I would have never paid for the surgery had I known that he was not going to carry out what had initially been agreed upon. I have also been left with a large boney lump at one side of my face, between my cheek, nose and going up to below my tear duct. This was not there before surgery. When I received my discharge papers from the hospital, the Doctor had written down my diagnosis as "large nose", with no accurate diagnosis/description of the actual surgery that was performed. I now have to get another surgeon to fix the bone sticking out of my face. I would like to take legal action against the surgeon that did this to me. I am looking for some advice on this.

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 have a statement from the Dubai Health Authority stating there has been malpractice in my case with my plastic surgeon and I have the right to be compensated. The surgeon is currently in the US and I suppose no longer has a practice license in Dubai but the medical clinic is still in Dubai. In this case, who should compensate me for the mistake; is it the doctor or the clinic? I have emailed the clinic with my official statement but they have not responded.

Q: Hi, Today I received the final medical report made by the doctors committee at DHA. The report says the doctor and the hospital made a 100% medical error (I took medicine that the doctor prescribed and they were aware I was allergic). To get compensation, what should I do now if I already have the report from DHA? In case I need to go to court, what is the process? Thank you

Q: Hi, I got the final report from DHA. They found that the doctor was at fault. What is the next step for compensation? If I hire a lawyer, how much will it cost in total and how long will it take?

Q: Hello, I submitted my complaint to the DHA, but I am still awaiting feedback. I contacted several lawyers to understand the next steps. Many suggested waiting until the DHA provides feedback before seeking legal representation for potential medical negligence. However, one lawyer mentioned that my complaint lacks a legal aspect, and the DHA might reject it. Can someone clarify if a legal representative is necessary for a DHA complaint, as other lawyers I contacted did not mention this requirement when reviewing my claim?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, We received a report from DHA stating that there has been a gross medical error since May 2023. The doctors then asked for a grievance, and we are still waiting for the final report from the High Committee. It's been almost a year since the first report was shared, but there has been no progress yet. Is it possible for our lawyer to ask the court to accelerate the case or use the first DHA report, considering the delay in receiving the second one?

Q: Dear Lawyers, We just received the final medical report from the high committee stating that there was a gross medical error that resulted in the death of our daughter. Three doctors are involved: 50%, 30%, and 20%. Apart from the compensation, what will be the punishment for the doctors?

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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