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Examples of complaints about medical negligence
How to establish medical negligence
What do the terms "duty of care", "breach of duty" and "causation" mean?
How to determine whether or not a doctor has exercised "reasonable skill and care" in administering medical treatment or carrying out an operation? Are there any special standards that can be taken into consideration?
I am a patient and am being asked by my doctor to sign a "consent form" that shows that I accept the treatment or operation. If I sign this consent form but my condition worsens as a result of the treatment or operation, can I still claim against the doctor for compensation?
Where to complain
What will happen if I make a complaint to the Medical Council of Hong Kong about a doctor (or to the Dental Council of Hong Kong about a dentist)?
Legal action against medical negligence
What will happen if the clinic or hospital refuses to provide the medical notes and records to the patient concerned?
Is there any deadline for initiating legal proceedings for medical negligence? Which Court should I approach?
Are there any free or subsidised legal services that are available to me if I cannot afford to hire a lawyer?
Possible compensation
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Medical Negligence
Examples of complaints about medical negligence
How to establish medical negligence
Where to complain
Legal action against medical negligence
Possible compensation
Updated on 7 May 2007
