Patient Rights: Evolution of Medical Law in Cyprus

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In this hghly interesting video, Mr. Yiannos Georgiades Managing Partner, Y. Georgiades & Associates LLC, Cyprus presents the topic:
"Understanding Medical Law & Patient Safety – A Global Perspective"
In this insightful presentation, we explore the evolution of medical law and patient safety, highlighting key legal principles, landmark cases, and ethical responsibilities in modern healthcare.
Key Topics Covered:
The historical development of medical malpractice law
The duty of care and patient rights
Legal frameworks in Cyprus, England, and international law
Key legal cases shaping medical liability
The impact of informed consent and patient autonomy
The role of hospitals and healthcare professionals in legal accountability
Solutions for better protection of patients' rights
The speaker shares real-world legal cases and discusses the challenges in proving negligence, criminal liability, and compensating victims. The talk also highlights modern legal trends in Scandinavian and U.S. no-fault systems, which provide alternative approaches to handling medical errors.

As healthcare and legal landscapes evolve, raising awareness about patient rights and medical law is crucial in ensuring accountability, justice, and improved medical care for all.
Watch now to gain valuable insights into the intersection of medicine, ethics, and law!

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Yiannos Georgiades is the Managing Partner and Founder of the law firm Y. Georgiades & Associates LLC, established in 1992 and based in Nicosia, with offices in the United Kingdom and Greece. He has over 25 years of experience practicing law in the areas of corporate and commercial law, tax, international trade, cross-border disputes, private international law, real estate, investments, alternative dispute resolution, medical negligence, internet law, and media. He has worked at a reputable solicitor's firm in London, as well as a lawyer at Corboy & Demetrio in Chicago and Baker & Hostetler in Washington D.C. in the United States.