If a US resident elects to have a medical procedure performed in Canada, what recourse does that patient have if he or she is not satisfied with the procedure? Further, what Canadian agencies oversee or report on medical providers?
serenitynow
I would think if a US resident is not satisfied with the procedure received and is seriously considering a lawsuit, it could happen. Physicians carry malpractice insurance for anyone that they have treated that decides to "sue" them it doesn't have anything to do with where the patient lives. I do not know about Candian agencies overseeing or reporting on medical providers, could be something out there, but if not why would they chose to go to a provider out of the country when they could receive reports on medical providers right here in the US?>??
smedrik
All doctors in Canada carry malpractice insurance. However it is your obligation to prove that the doctors was negligent in his or her level of care. Generally there has to be a great deal of damage suffered by the Plaintiff in order to sue a Doctor in Canada. Just not being satisfied is not grounds, it has to be gross negligence causing harm. Or if the doctor misrepresented him or herself.
The court system can handle malpractice suits, as well as there is a canadian medical board where you can file a formal complaint. The name escapses be now however it will be listed in the blue pages of any canadian phone book.
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