Q: I was diagnosed with a liver disease and the doctor took a liver biopsy and when I came to see the result of the lab I was informed that they did not send the sample to the lab on time as the lab was closed for one day and then they forgot to send it again and after a week they present it to the lab and they informed them it was too late as the sample is damaged since it is supposed to be sent within 48 hours. Now I have to make another biopsy - which is for your information is not an easy procedure - for a mistake made by the hospital. Can I claim for compensation?

Q: Hello, Good Day, My wife went through nose surgery a few years ago in a reputed hospital in Dubai. We were not satisfied with the surgery and we filed a complaint with Dubai Health Authority. After initial investigations, they found there is a medical error and issued a report to us. However, the doctor went in appeal to The Higher Committee For Medical Liability in MOH. And now, this committee came up with a final decision stating "Doctor did not comply with the accepted medical procedure and to this medical error, the patient is suffering and have to go for another surgery" As we have both final reports one from DHA and the other from MOH, we are ready to file a lawsuit. But prior to that, we need to know the estimated timeframe and cost associated with the lawsuit. Thank you F. S.

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: Greetings everyone, I received the final medical report made by the doctors' committee at DHA. The report says that the doctor and the hospital made a 100% medical error (my finger surgery). - What is the maximum compensation I can ask for this wrong surgery on my finger? - If I already have the report from DHA, what do I need to do next to get compensation? - 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: 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?

Q: Dear Lawyers, My relative lost his wife during childbirth due to clear medical negligence, as stated in the report from the DHA medical committee. He had to relocate to India due to the situation and is currently working there. Please guide us on the steps to take for justice and compensation.

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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