Medico Legal at Cyprus
In Cyprus, the medico-legal framework integrates medical practice with legal standards, ensuring patient rights and addressing medical negligence through both civil and criminal law.
⚖️ Legal Framework Governing Medical Practice
Civil Wrongs Law (Cap. 148): This law outlines the principles of tort law, including medical negligence, requiring proof of a duty of care, breach of that duty, causation, and resulting damages.
Criminal Code (Cap. 154): Medical negligence can also constitute a criminal offense, such as manslaughter, if it results in death due to carelessness or recklessness.
Safeguarding and Protection of Patients' Rights Law (2004): This law protects patients' rights, including access to medical records and the right to informed consent.
🩺 Medical Negligence: Legal Considerations
Duty of Care: Healthcare providers owe a duty to their patients to provide competent and safe medical treatment
Breach of Duty: Negligence occurs when a healthcare provider fails to meet the standard of care expected in the medical community
Causation and Damages: The patient must demonstrate that the breach directly caused harm, resulting in physical injury or financial loss
Burden of Proof: The claimant must provide evidence, often including expert medical testimony, to support their case
🏥 Patient Rights and Medical Records
Access to Medical Records Patients have the right to access their medical records, request copies, and correct inaccuracie.
Informed Consent Healthcare providers must obtain informed consent from patients before performing treatments or procedure.
🧑⚖️ Legal Assistance in Medical Negligence Case
Several law firms in Cyprus specialize in medical law, offering services in medical negligence claims, regulatory compliance, and patient righs:
*Chambers & Co: Offers comprehensive legal support to healthcare professionals and patients, including medical negligence claims and regulatory compliane.
*George Y. Yiangou LLC: Experienced in representing clients in medical negligence cases, providing guidance on evidence collection and legal proceedins.
*Michalaki, Pitsillidou & Co LLC: Specializes in medical negligence, offering tailored legal services to address the unique challenges of such cass.
*Soteris Pittas & Co LLC: Provides legal guidance on medical negligence claims, emphasizing the importance of timely action and proper documentatin.
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