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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



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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.

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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?





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