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An Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court has ordered a doctor and a private hospital to pay Dh50,000 ($13,600) in compe

An Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court has ordered a doctor and a private hospital to pay Dh50,000 ($13,600) in compensation to a patient after a surgical error during a spinal fusion procedure.

The patient, who initially sought Dh200,000 in damages with 12% annual interest, claimed the surgeon used an illfitted cervical cage, leading to corrective surgery.

The Supreme Committee of Medical Liability found the mistake was not gross negligence but still a breach of medical standards.

Holding the hospital jointly liable as the doctor’s employer, the court ruled both must compensate the patient for material and moral damages.

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by Startup Dubai in Photos on August 21
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