As per the Royal Decree 101/96, healthcare is one of Oman's social principles. Medical liability, according to Article 12 is defined as “the legal obligation or responsibility that arises from or is related to the practice of a healthcare professional or the performance of the medical activity.” Types of medical liability under Omani law In Oman, practicing medicine is considered an exercise of a legal right, according to Article 44 of Royal Decree 7/2018, which states: "There shall be no crime if the act is committed in good faith in the exercise of a legal right or the performance of a legal duty," with "medical activities" listed as an exercise of a legal right. However, certain conditions need to be met in order to exercise this right. Duty: 1.
Be done with good faith, i.e. only for the goal of providing healthcare. 2. Be performed in conformity with widely accepted scientific…
