Appraisal of Medical Rights of Patients in Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorMusa Kehinde OLAIYA
dc.date.accessioned2025-10-03T09:43:49Z
dc.date.available2025-10-03T09:43:49Z
dc.date.issued2024-12
dc.description.abstractThe aim of this work is to appraise and review medical rights of patients in Nigeria. It will also look into human rights violations of the patients due to medical malpractice and how the ethics of the medical profession can be enforced to reduce the human rights violations in conjunction with the right of consent that the patients have when it comes to treatment of their infirmity. The violation of the rights of citizens to be properly informed about treatment and its consequences is also a deficiency in the medical system and this thesis aims to proffer legal solutions to protect this right. This study will analyse the legal effects of violations of human rights in relation to medical negligence in Nigeria; and make recommendations on the implementations of these laws in Nigeria in order to curb the unfortunate incidence of medical malpractice. The current legal structure addressing medical malpractice is deficient and often does not address the obstacles and drawbacks for medical practitioners, healthcare institutions and patients at large. The methodology adopted and explored in this research work is qualitative i.e. library oriented research. The materials employed in the research include; Primary sources which include, Constitution of the Federation Republic of Nigeria,1999 (as amended), African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Right (Ratification and Enforcement) Act, Medical and Dental Practitioners Act, and case laws. Secondary authorities, which comprises relevant information from leading authorities, textbooks on the subject matter of the research, journal articles, opinions of specialists and practitioners on aspect of laws relating thereto. The aftermath of this study is to provide recommendations to bolster the legal system and institutional mechanisms which will aid in addressing medical malpractice in Nigeria. This includes the enactment of specialized laws, the establishment of unique courts, increased public awareness, and strengthened professional regulation. The study aims to contribute to academic knowledge and policy debate on the topics at hand. Ultimately, concrete solutions and recommendations are provided to improve accountability, quality, and safety in Nigeria's healthcare sector. Keywords: Law, Medical, Negligence, Res ipsa loquitur, malpractice and health. Word count: 332
dc.identifier.citationKate Turabia
dc.identifier.otherLL.M
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.lcu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1152
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherLead City University, Ibadan
dc.relation.ispartofseriesLL.M
dc.subjectLaw
dc.subjectMedical
dc.subjectNegligence
dc.subjectRes ipsa loquitur
dc.subjectmalpractice and health.
dc.titleAppraisal of Medical Rights of Patients in Nigeria
dc.typeThesis

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