Medical Law
Can a Patient Sued for Hospital Bills Refuse Payment Due to Medical Malpractice in Nigeria?
Yes. A patient can raise medical negligence as a legal defense and counter-claim for substantial damages in any civil action instituted by...
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Can a Doctor Disclose Your Medical Condition to Your Family Without Consent in Nigeria?
No. Healthcare practitioners in Nigeria owe patients a strict legal and ethical duty of confidentiality. Disclosing a patient’s diagnosis or medical condition...
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Can a Nigerian Hospital Refuse Emergency Treatment Because You Have No Money?
No. Under Nigerian law and medical ethics, a hospital or medical facility cannot refuse emergency treatment to a patient in critical condition...
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Can a Doctor Be Sued for Medical Negligence in Nigeria?
Yes. A medical doctor, hospital, or healthcare professional can be sued for medical negligence in Nigeria where their treatment falls below the...
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Can a Hospital Detain a Discharged Patient Who Cannot Pay Their Medical Bill?
No. Detaining a recovered patient, nursing mother, or newborn in a hospital facility over unpaid treatment fees constitutes unlawful imprisonment and a...
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Can a Hospital Refuse to Issue a Birth Certificate for a Newborn Baby Until Cash Maternity Bills Are Cleared?
No. The National Population Commission (NPC) birth registration is a statutory right of the child, and hospitals cannot withhold birth records as...
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Can a Dentist Be Sued for Extracting the Wrong Healthy Tooth During Dental Surgery in Nigeria?
Yes. Extracting the incorrect tooth is a clear instance of medical negligence under res ipsa loquitur, giving rise to substantial compensatory damages....
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Can a Pharmacy Operate Legally in Nigeria Without Having a Resident Superintendent Pharmacist on Duty?
No. Under the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) Act 2022, every registered retail pharmacy must operate under the direct supervision of a...
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Can You Sue a Herbal Medicine Vendor Whose Unregistered Mixture Causes Kidney Damage or Liver Failure?
Yes. You can sue a herbal medicine vendor or alternative health practitioner in the High Court for product liability, breach of duty...
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What Is the Legal Duty of a Medical Practitioner When a Patient Refuses Blood Transfusion on Religious Grounds?
A doctor is legally bound to respect the refusal of an adult, mentally competent patient who declines a blood transfusion on religious...