A UAE-based firm analyzed medical malpractice, and its associated laws and legislation. UAE Courts are attempting to deal with complicated medical malpractice cases that have surged recently as a result of constant development in health services and related equipment, making medical professionals more prone to errors. In the lack of clear Federal legislation on the subject, courts are looking to medical and religious experts, as well as articles in other laws dealing with physical injury, to determine who is responsible for errors and the extent to which the victims should be reimbursed.
According to the report, over the last few years, criminal and civil lawsuits against doctors and their helpers for injurious acts arising from surgical procedures and medical treatment have increased. The associated legalities are defined under Article 42 of the UAE Civil Code, which states, “no harm…
