Access to Justice

Goal:
Facilitate access to justice for survivors of healthcare malpractice by providing legal support and promoting alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms.

Key Actions:

• ADR Mechanisms: Implement mediation, arbitration, and other ADR mechanisms to resolve disputes involving healthcare malpractice.
• Pro-Bono Legal Services: Offer free legal representation and support to patients and families affected by medical malpractice.
• Pre-Trial Support: Assist in pre-trial processes, including fact-finding and negotiation, to ensure fair outcomes.
• Public Awareness on Legal Rights: Raise awareness about patients’ legal rights and available redress mechanisms through community outreach and media engagement.

Expected Outcomes:

• Increased Access to Justice: More patients and families can seek and obtain justice for healthcare-related grievances.
• Greater Accountability: Improved accountability among healthcare providers due to the availability of legal redress and ADR mechanisms.
• Empowered Survivors: Survivors of medical malpractice feel empowered to pursue claims and advocate for systemic changes.

Partnerships:

• Collaborations with the National Human Rights Commission, Ministry of Justice, Legal Aid Council, Medical and Dental Council Tribunal, ICMC, CIArb, and other legal entities.