Medical attorney

Medical attorney

Author

Perepelchenko Anatolii

Medical lawyer in Kiev

The level of quality of medical services provided is often a subjective issue. It is difficult for the patient to evaluate the effectiveness of the diagnosis, as well as the effectiveness of the prescribed therapeutic and prophylactic procedures. A medical lawyer is often required in cases where a dispute arises between a physician / medical institution and a patient. At the same time, the assistance of such a lawyer helps to prevent such disputes.

What questions does a medical lawyer deal with?

Practice in medical law is one of the activities of the law firm “Prikhodko and Partners”. A medical lawyer works:

• for patients;
• for doctors / medical institutions

Patient services include:

• conclusion of contracts for medical care and medical insurance;
• assistance in gathering evidence on the fact of medical error, negligence on the part of medical staff;
• recovery of material compensation for physical and moral damage;
• dispute resolution, including in the field of plastic surgery and reproductive medicine.

Please note! The medical lawyers of Prikhodko & Partners are preparing and supporting contracts for in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF and PE), as well as surrogacy contracts.

Among the services for doctors:

• obtaining / renewing a license for medical practice, appealing against the refusal to issue a license to the Ministry of Health;
• protection in disputes with patients, including the threat of disciplinary, administrative or criminal liability;
• legal support of medical institution activities on the terms of outsourcing.

What remedies does a medical lawyer use to protect the patient’s interests?

Achieving results in a dispute with a doctor and / or medical institution is often a long and difficult path. A medical dispute lawyer provides the opportunity to go this route with the least amount of time and nerves.

Please note! If, in the opinion of the patient, the doctor made a mistake or the nurse requires money for services that are free, the following steps are possible with the support of a lawyer:

• filing a complaint with the chief physician of the clinic;
• appeal to the department / department of health care of the city / region with a written complaint;
• written appeal to the Ministry of Health;
• filing a complaint with the National Health Service (NHSU);
• filing a lawsuit.

When the case comes to court, the medical lawyer is ready to undertake quality preparation of evidence and other materials substantiating the plaintiff’s position. In particular, it is a question of the organization and carrying out of forensic medical examination.

Important! Illegal medical activities, failure to provide assistance to a sick nurse, illegal disclosure of medical secrets can lead to criminal liability.

Using the services of an experienced medical lawyer, you will be able to defend your rights and indemnify even in very difficult and ambiguous situations!