Question 76 · LEK · Professional liability
If the doctor does not give the patient who is qualified for further treatment the information on the suggested and possible diagnostics and treatment:
- A. doctor is not lawfully liable - there is no obligation to provide such information.
- B. doctor is exposed to civil liability - the patient can demand monetary compensation and also the doctor is professionally liable.
- C. doctor is exposed to criminal liability - not passing the information is an offense subject to private prosecution.
- D. doctor assumes no civil liability and can only be held responsible before a medical court.
- E. doctor is exposed to civil liability - the patient can demand monetary compensation which amount is set by a commission operating at the competent voivode.
Hint
Failing to inform breaches a patient right — consider which liabilities the Patients' Rights Act and the professional rules attach to that.
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