Rebwar M.Salih; Ibrahim O.Ibrahim
Abstract
Whatever the source of the doctor’s commitment, whether it is contractual or non-contractual, the doctor is bound by some obligations towards his patient, which are imposed on ...
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Whatever the source of the doctor’s commitment, whether it is contractual or non-contractual, the doctor is bound by some obligations towards his patient, which are imposed on him by the nature of the medical profession. The doctor's obligation is simply to provide the patient with medical service. Treating the patient is an essential focus in providing all medical services. Treatment is only achieved through some medical work, such as informing the patient, examining him and diagnosing him.
The government hospital is the one that is obligated to provide medical service in the focus of this study, and the government hospital can only accomplish its tasks through doctors and their assistants. So, the doctor is the one who treats the patient, but he does not do that alone, rather some people working in the medical corps participate with him. If there is medical mistake occurs in implementing this obligation, who is responsible for him?
This research deals with the legal nature of the doctor’s commitment to providing medical service in the government hospital, and the legal implications of a medical mistake. This research appointed a person responsible for a medical mistake in the government hospital. Government. He concluded the study by listing some conclusions and proposals, which were recorded at the conclusion of the research.
