A healthcare professional takes necessary care and make honest efforts in line with established medical practices. However, sometimes lack of caution while providing clinical services may lead to medical malpractice. In Arab nations, the occurance of “Gross Medical Error” is mandatory to prove medical malpractice.
In 2019, the UAE passed Cabinet Resolution No. 40 and explained the term ‘ Gross Medical Error ” as: Error resulting in the death of a patient or fetus The removal of an organ by mistake Loss of organ function A healthcare provider under the influence of alcohol or drugs Severe carelessness from the doctor Providing inaccurate and incomplete diagnosis and treatment of a disease, injury, infection, or any other ailment This omission of liability remains when some errors are committed in practice as long as the health care professional is adhering to professional procedures.…
