How to compensate for the resection of organs without finding tumors?

Mondo Health Updated on 2024-02-29

In the medical field, it is not uncommon for organs to be removed without finding a tumor for various reasons, causing great physical and psychological harm to patients. The patient signed an informed consent form for surgery with a medical institution at the time of surgery, which clarified the risks of surgery and possible complications. However, when the operation is not foreseen, such as the removal of organs without finding a tumor, will the medical institution be liable for compensation?

According to the provisions of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China, if a patient suffers damage in the course of diagnosis and treatment, and the medical institution and its medical staff are at fault, the medical institution shall be liable for compensation. Therefore, the key to whether a medical institution bears the liability for compensation lies in whether it is at fault in diagnosis and treatment.

In actual cases, if a medical institution and its medical staff fail to fulfill their duty of reasonable care in diagnosis and treatment during the operation, resulting in the removal of organs without finding a tumor, the medical institution shall be deemed to have made a diagnosis and treatment fault. When determining liability, factors such as the actual loss of the patient and the degree of fault of the medical institution should be comprehensively considered.

If the doctor mistakenly removes the patient's organ without finding the tumor, the patient has the right to claim compensation from the doctor. The scope and amount of compensation should be determined on a case-by-case basis, but should generally include the following:

1.Medical expenses: including surgical expenses, hospitalization expenses, medicine costs, and other expenses related to **.

2.Compensation for moral damages: Patients can claim compensation for moral damages due to the physical trauma caused to the patient by the doctor's wrongdoing, which may cause mental pain and suffering to the patient.

3.Lost time pay: Lost income due to the patient's inability to work due to acceptance**.

4.Disability compensation: If the doctor's actions result in a patient's physical disability, the patient has the right to claim disability compensation.

5.Death compensation: If the doctor's actions result in the death of a patient, the patient's family has the right to claim the death compensation.

When claiming compensation, patients or their families should consult with the local health authorities or lawyers in a timely manner to understand their rights and legal procedures, and keep relevant evidence, such as medical records, witness testimony, etc. If the doctor's actions constitute medical malpractice, the patient or the patient's family can also apply to the local medical malpractice appraisal committee for a medical malpractice appraisal in order to better protect their rights and interests.

It is important to note that the doctor's actions do not necessarily constitute medical malpractice and must be liable for compensation. If the doctor's behavior is caused by the limitation of technical level or equipment conditions, or due to force majeure and other factors, it may not constitute medical malpractice, so patients or their families should fully understand the relevant legal provisions and facts when claiming compensation, so as to better protect their rights and interests.

In addition, in order to avoid the recurrence of similar incidents, medical institutions should strengthen internal management and improve the diagnosis and treatment level and service quality of medical staff. At the same time, the first department should also strengthen the supervision of medical institutions to ensure that the legitimate rights and interests of patients are effectively protected.

In short, when an organ is removed without a tumor found, the medical institution should actively bear the liability for compensation. When determining the amount of compensation, factors such as the actual loss of the patient and the degree of fault of the medical institution should be comprehensively considered. At the same time, medical institutions and departments should work together to strengthen internal management and external supervision to protect the legitimate rights and interests of patients.

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