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: What is the statute of limitation for medical negligence/malpractice under UAE civil and criminal laws?

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: 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: Hello, I went to my doctor in June 2019 with a lump in my breast. I had an ultrasound and mammogram and was told it is nothing (I now have the report which advises a biopsy. This wasn't done). In March 2020 I went back and said it had grown. She still said it was fine and I demanded investigation. An ultrasound was done. Again she said it was fine. I demanded a biopsy but she then said lockdown is about to happen. I stupidly accepted this as she said it was fine. In May I was in the ER with unbelievable pain. I have stage 4 breast cancer which has now traveled to multiple bones. It is incurable. I am in Dubai alone and the insurance will run out soon even though I haven't really started the treatment properly. Do I have a case and will someone take me on pro bono? Thanking you in advance

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 am doing laser hair removal for beard shaping but accidentally they did one laser shot of my full face. Now, there are patches on my beard. Can I sue the clinic? They said that it will recover but will take time. It has been a month now but there’s no change. It is still looking patchy.

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!

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.

The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.

This Law promulgates the Federal Penal Code (Criminal Law) of the United Arab Emirates. Crimes and chastisement punishments shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Law and other penal codes.