Medical Malpractice Claim Guide

Medical Malpractice Claim Guide

Medical Malpractice Claim Guide

A comprehensive 20-chapter guide that will accompany you through all stages of filing a medical malpractice claim - from understanding basic concepts to receiving your compensation.

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Table of Contents

What is Medical Malpractice?

•Complete legal definition
•4 legal elements (duty of care, breach, damages, causation)
•Difference between medical error and malpractice
•Common examples: misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes
•Current statistics from Israel

When to File a Claim?

•Criteria for filing a claim
•Statute of limitations - 7 years from discovery
•When it is worthwhile to file and when not
•Economic and emotional considerations
•Examples of cases worth/not worth filing

Types of Medical Malpractice

•Diagnostic malpractice
•Surgical malpractice
•Medication errors
•Birth injuries
•Emergency room malpractice
•Orthopedic malpractice
•Lack of informed consent

Patient Rights in Israel

•Patient Rights Law - background and history
•Right to receive medical treatment
•Right to medical information and informed consent
•Right to privacy and confidentiality
•Right to access medical records
•Special rights for specific groups
•How to exercise rights and file complaints

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