Medical negligence: Sanitize health system by suing-Lawyer advises
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Gyamfi emphasized that the persistence of medical negligence in Ghana is partly due to the reluctance of victims to seek justice.
Legal practitioner and author, Albert Gyamfi has advised Ghanaians to take legal action against healthcare facilities and professionals in cases of suspected medical negligence to drive reforms in the country's health system.
Gyamfi emphasized that the persistence of medical negligence in Ghana is partly due to the reluctance of victims to seek justice.
He encouraged those affected by medical negligence to pursue legal remedies, even if they were not personally interested in any financial compensation.
Medical negligence remains a significant concern in Ghana, with many patients suffering from substandard care or mistakes by healthcare professionals and institutions.
Despite this, many victims refrain from pursuing legal action, often citing mistrust in the legal system or a desire to leave the painful experience behind
During an appearance on JoyNews' program The Law on Sunday, August 11, he further highlighted the necessity of holding healthcare providers accountable to reduce the frequency of such incidents and improve the health system for all citizens.
Additionally, the legal practitioner pointed out the difficulties lawyers face in convincing clients to take legal action in medical negligence cases by sharing a personal experience of persuading a hesitant client to go to court.
