Seeking Justice for Medical Errors
Medical malpractice can lead to catastrophic outcomes in the UAE. Whether your opinion is that you or your relative has been a victim of medical malpractice, you must take the correct legal measures with persons who have experience in the field. At Omam Legal Consultancy, we always consult and present our clients professionally in medical malpractice claims.What is Medical Malpractice in the UAE?
Medical negligence is the failure of a healthcare professional to apply the standard of care required, which ultimately causes injury to the patient. Medical negligence is the most common mistake in diagnosis, treatment, aftercare, or health management.The most common types of medical negligence in the UAE include:
- 1. Misdiagnosis and delay·
- 2. Surgical errors
- 3. Medication-related incidents
- 4. Lack of informed consent
- 5. Lack of proper follow-up
The Law on Medical Negligence in UAE
Medical negligence cases in UAE come under the purview of:
- UAE Federal Law on Medical Liability No. 4 of 2016.
- UAE Federal Law No. 31 of 2021 on the Criminal Code.
- UAE Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 Civil Code Law.
These laws set out both the standards of care to be expected by the medical professionals and the legal recourse to be pursued by the patients who suffered due to negligence
How to Sue a Doctor in UAE ?
If you feel that you have become the victim of medical negligence, here are some successive steps to take:
1. Get a parallel medical report from an independent specialist
2. Complain to the medical liability committee at the Health Authority
3. Present the facts in a straightforward, medical way, without using legal jargon.
4. Allow our medical negligence attorneys to review the committee report and handle your case.
How To file a medical complaint in UAE:
- Get hold of all required medical records and documents
- File your complaint with the health authority in your emirate.
- A medical liability committee will investigate your complaint.
- Depending on the findings, you may pursue further action should it be warranted.
Malpractice Insurance UAE
Healthcare providers in the UAE must be covered by medical malpractice insurance, a policy that protects them against any liabilities due to allegations of negligence. In this regard, a patient should be aware that this insurance is for protection in case negligence happens to either the healthcare provider or the patient.
Dubai Medical Insurance and Healthcare System
Here, knowing your medical insurance coverage plays an important role when it comes to being treated for healthcare concerns:
- You can check the status of your UAE medical insurance using your Emirates ID.
- Most Dubai medical insurances cover a wide array of treatments and procedures.
- The UAE issues fines to those without health insurance.
- You can view your medical history in the UAE through a healthcare provider or the health authority.
Complaints about health insurance in Dubai may be entertained with the help of the Dubai Health Authority or our health care lawyers, whichever you see fit.
Why Choose Omam Legal Consultancy?
We are highly experienced medical and healthcare lawyers in the UAE, and we provide:
- ● An in-depth understanding of UAE Medical Negligence Laws
- ● Acutest representation in case of a medical lawsuit
- ● Filing a medical complaint
- ● Medication insurance issues
- ● Medical complaints EMCL
It may be medical negligence, a complaint filed, or an issue regarding health insurance; in any such scenario, our panel of lawyers will be of great help to you. We offer broad legal solutions for better management of your healthcare conflicts.
Contact OMAM Legal Consultancy today for expert advice and representation in medical negligence and healthcare law matters in the UAE.