Are doctors liable for improper treatment?
Can doctors be held liable for the treatment of a child with a rare heart defect if complications arise during treatment, for example, due to a coronavirus infection?
Can doctors be held liable for the treatment of a child with a rare heart defect if complications arise during treatment, for example, due to a coronavirus infection?
According to Article 13 of the Law of Ukraine "On Ensuring the Sanitary and Epidemic Well-being of the Population", employers are obliged to provide sanitary and hygienic working conditions that prevent the occurrence of occupational diseases and accidents at work. Article 153 of the Labor Code of Ukraine provides for the obligation of the owner or the body authorized by him to ensure safe and harmless working conditions for employees. Do you think that these norms oblige the employer to provide employees with personal protective equipment against coronavirus during the pandemic?
Can a doctor, who has admitted his guilt in negligence during a medical procedure, avoid criminal liability if the victim and the prosecutor do not object to it?
I recently learned about a case in Zhytomyr region where an obstetrician-gynecologist failed to respond appropriately to a deteriorating fetal condition during labor, resulting in the death of a newborn baby. I am wondering if the doctor will be held liable for his negligence and what are the possible consequences for him?
I read about a case in Sumy Oblast where a narcologist extorted money from servicemen for issuing medical examination reports. Her actions were classified as receiving an illegal benefit and entering false information into official documents. Can the doctor avoid criminal liability if she returns the money received to the victims?
If during the operation the doctor made a mistake that caused me to have complications after a neck injury sustained from a simple yawn. Do I have the right to claim damages?
How is the liability of doctors determined in the case of a medical error during the treatment of children? Does the legislation of Ukraine provide for liability for failure to comply with or improper implementation of medical standards?
In accordance with the law, how should an employer notify an employee of a change in working conditions (we are talking about Article 6 of Article 36 of the Labor Code)?
If a supplier of drinking water purification reagents forged documents on the origin of the goods and sold them for more than the real cost, can an employee of the company who was not directly involved in the forgery of documents but received a salary from the company be held criminally liable for these actions?
I have been mobilized and received equipment at the training center. However, some of the items were the wrong size, and some were missing altogether. What should I do in this situation and what are my rights regarding receiving the necessary equipment?
I have an employee who recently tested positive for COVID-19 and am wondering if I, as an employer, should provide them with special working conditions or take additional safety measures in the workplace. Are there any legal requirements to protect employees during the pandemic?