The Right of Access to Justice of Victims of Medical Malpractice in Ethiopia, A study of Cases in Addis Ababa
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2022-12
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AAU
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There have been numerous accusations of medical malpractice leveled against health
professionals and health institutions in Ethiopia, but most of the time those allegations failed to
be addressed due to a variety of factors. This begs the question of what prevents victims of
medical malpractice from seeking justice. Are the difficulties related to the regulatory regime
governing medical malpractice, the litigation system, or the victims' lack of knowledge? Or are
they related to establishing the fault in medical services and substantiating those claims with
clear and sufficient evidence? Can these issues, if they exist, be effectively addressed? This thesis
investigates the laws and practices that govern various issues of medical malpractice and their
effectiveness in responding to medical malpractice claims. It attempts to trace the difficulties that
victims of medical malpractice face in accessing justice and makes recommendations that are
pertinent to responding to claims of medical malpractice.
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Right of Access to Justice, Victims of Medical Malpractice, Ethiopia study of Cases