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Medical negligence and its remedies in Dubai
Dental malpractice:
My daughter had a root canal done by a specialist pediatric dentist at a major hospital in Dubai and final reports and doctor claimed it was completed.
After that, the final payment was made and we were given a form for an insurance claim that everything was completed.
However, after going to another establishment, X-rays showed the root canal was not completed and the child is required to go through the whole procedure again causing mental agony and pain.
My child is not willing to go to any dentist much alone the same dentist because of the traumatic events and pain she endured of the 1st root canal which was supposedly done over 3 sittings.
I contacted the 1st hospital and they agreed in writing that it was a mistake.
The doctor also has called me personally to apologize and he would carry out the procedure including additional services free of cost.
My child is 3 years old and traumatized and unwilling to go to any dentist.
What are my options to claim?

Dear Questioner,
I am extremely disturbed after hearing your situation.
Please note that in your case you have three options to proceed further,
1) File a civil case in Dubai Courts
2) Report the same to police and public prosecutor which will end up in a criminal investigation against the doctor involved
3) File a complaint in Dubai Health Authority.
Please free to contact me if you need any further guidance, information or assistance.
Thank you.
Regards,
Rajasree Ravivarma
0544461746