{"id":6013,"date":"2025-02-05T14:21:52","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T14:21:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/?p=6013"},"modified":"2026-03-16T21:59:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T21:59:51","slug":"medical-malpractice-in-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"The Legal Aspects of Medical Malpractice in Turkey"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey-800x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-us_800_400 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vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_275474cc has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 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TURKEY<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#WHAT_IS_MEDICAL_MALPRACTICE_IN_TURKEY\">WHAT IS MEDICAL MALPRACTICE IN TURKEY?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#WHAT_SITUATIONS_ARE_CONSIDERED_DOCTORS_ERROR_IN_TURKEY\">WHAT SITUATIONS ARE CONSIDERED DOCTOR\u2019S ERROR IN TURKEY?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#DISTINCTION_BETWEEN_FAULTY_MEDICAL_PRACTICE_AND_COMPLICATION_IN_TURKEY\">DISTINCTION BETWEEN FAULTY MEDICAL PRACTICE AND COMPLICATION IN TURKEY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#LEGAL_LIABILITY_IN_DOCTORS_ERROR_CASES_IN_TURKEY\">LEGAL LIABILITY IN DOCTOR\u2019S ERROR CASES IN TURKEY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#LEGAL_LIABILITY_CONDITIONS_IN_DOCTORS_ERROR_CASES_IN_TURKEY\">LEGAL LIABILITY CONDITIONS IN DOCTOR\u2019S ERROR CASES IN TURKEY<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#Conditions_of_Contractual_Liability_in_Cases_of_Medical_Malpractice_in_Turkey\">Conditions of Contractual Liability in Cases of Medical Malpractice in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#Contractual_Liability_In_Cosmetic_Procedures_In_Turkey\">Contractual Liability In Cosmetic Procedures In Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#Legal_Liability_In_Treatment_Agreements_In_Turkey\">Legal Liability In Treatment Agreements In Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#Legal_Liability_Arising_From_Tort_In_Medical_Interventions_In_Turkey\">Legal Liability Arising From Tort In Medical Interventions In Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#Liability_Arising_from_Unauthorized_Medical_Interventions_In_Turkey\">Liability Arising from Unauthorized Medical Interventions In Turkey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#CASES_ARISING_FROM_MEDICAL_NEGLIGENCE_IN_TURKEY\">CASES ARISING FROM MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE IN TURKEY<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#1_Material_Compensation_Claims_in_Medical_Negligence_Cases\">1. Material Compensation Claims in Medical Negligence Cases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#2_Non-Material_Moral_Compensation_Claims_in_Turkey\">2. Non-Material (Moral) Compensation Claims in Turkey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#LITIGATION_PROCESS_OF_MEDICAL_MALPRACTICE_LAWSUIT_IN_TURKEY\">LITIGATION PROCESS OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAWSUIT IN TURKEY<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#1-_Parties_in_a_Medical_Malpractice_Compensation_Lawsuit_in_Turkey\">1- Parties in a Medical Malpractice Compensation Lawsuit in Turkey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#a_Compensation_Lawsuits_Against_Doctors_Working_in_Public_Hospitals_in_Turkey\">a) Compensation Lawsuits Against Doctors Working in Public Hospitals in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#b_Compensation_Lawsuits_Against_Doctors_Working_in_Private_Healthcare_Institutions_in_Turkey\">b) Compensation Lawsuits Against Doctors Working in Private Healthcare Institutions in Turkey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#2-_Proving_the_Doctor_Error_in_a_Medical_Malpractice_Compensation_Lawsuit_in_Turkey\">2- Proving the Doctor Error in a Medical Malpractice Compensation Lawsuit in Turkey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#a_The_Doctors_Duty_of_Disclosure_and_Consent\">a) The Doctor\u2019s Duty of Disclosure and Consent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#b_Evidence_Used_in_the_Proof_Process_in_Turkey\">b) Evidence Used in the Proof Process in Turkey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#3-_Statute_of_Limitations_in_a_Medical_Malpractice_Compensation_Lawsuit_in_Turkey\">3- Statute of Limitations in a Medical Malpractice Compensation Lawsuit in Turkey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#a_Statute_of_Limitations_for_Liability_Arising_from_Mandate_Agency_Contracts_in_Turkey\">a. Statute of Limitations for Liability Arising from Mandate (Agency) Contracts in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#b_Statute_of_Limitations_for_Liability_Arising_from_Work_ServiceResult-Oriented_Contracts_in_Turkey\">b. Statute of Limitations for Liability Arising from Work (Service\/Result-Oriented) Contracts in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#c_Statute_of_Limitations_for_Liability_Arising_from_Tort_Unlawful_Act\">c. Statute of Limitations for Liability Arising from Tort (Unlawful Act)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#4-_Competent_Court_in_a_Medical_Malpractice_Compensation_Lawsuit_in_Turkey\">4- Competent Court in a Medical Malpractice Compensation Lawsuit in Turkey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#a_Competent_Court_in_Medical_Malpractice_Cases_in_Turkey\">a. Competent Court in Medical Malpractice Cases in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#b_Competent_Court_in_Contract-Based_Lawsuits_in_Turkey\">b. Competent Court in Contract-Based Lawsuits in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#c_Competent_Court_in_Tort-Based_Lawsuits_in_Turkey\">c. Competent Court in Tort-Based Lawsuits in Turkey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#DEFINITION_OF_COSMETIC_MEDICAL_INTERVENTIONS_IN_TURKEY\">DEFINITION OF COSMETIC MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS IN TURKEY<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#1_Purely_Aesthetic_Medical_Interventions_in_Turkey\">1. Purely Aesthetic Medical Interventions in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#2_Therapeutic_Aesthetic_Medical_Interventions_in_Turkey\">2. Therapeutic Aesthetic Medical Interventions in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#3_Medical_Practice_and_Doctor_Errors_in_Aesthetic_Procedures_in_Turkey\">3. Medical Practice and Doctor Errors in Aesthetic Procedures in Turkey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#a_Interventions_Performed_by_Unauthorized_Persons\">a. Interventions Performed by Unauthorized Persons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#b_Insufficient_Patient_Information\">b. Insufficient Patient Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#c_Exceeding_the_Scope_of_Consent\">c. Exceeding the Scope of Consent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#d_Incorrect_Diagnosis_or_Treatment\">d. Incorrect Diagnosis or Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#e_Negligence_and_Carelessness\">e. Negligence and Carelessness<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#CONDITIONS_FOR_FILING_A_COMPENSATION_CLAIM_FOR_FAULTY_COSMETIC_SURGERY_IN_TURKEY\">CONDITIONS FOR FILING A COMPENSATION CLAIM FOR FAULTY COSMETIC SURGERY IN TURKEY<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#1_Faulty_Conduct_of_the_Physician\">1. Faulty Conduct of the Physician<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#2_Harm_Suffered_by_the_Patient\">2. Harm Suffered by the Patient<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#3_Causal_Link_Causation\">3. Causal Link (Causation)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#4_Illegality_Additional_Condition\">4. Illegality (Additional Condition)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#DETERMINATION_OF_COMPENSATION_AMOUNT_IN_MEDICAL_MALPRACTICE_CASES_IN_TURKEY\">DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION AMOUNT IN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASES IN TURKEY<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#1_Determination_of_Material_Compensation_in_Medical_Malpractice_Cases_in_Turkey\">1. Determination of Material Compensation in Medical Malpractice Cases in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#2_Determination_of_Moral_Compensation_in_Medical_Malpractice_Cases_in_Turkey\">2. Determination of Moral Compensation in Medical Malpractice Cases in Turkey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#MANDATORY_MEDIATION_IN_COMPENSATION_CASES_ARISING_FROM_FAULTY_AESTHETIC_OPERATIONS_IN_TURKEY\">MANDATORY MEDIATION IN COMPENSATION CASES ARISING FROM FAULTY AESTHETIC OPERATIONS IN TURKEY<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#1_Purpose_and_Importance_of_Mediation_in_Turkey\">1. Purpose and Importance of Mediation in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#2_Legal_Basis_of_Mandatory_Mediation_in_Turkey\">2. Legal Basis of Mandatory Mediation in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#3_Procedure_of_Mediation_in_Turkey\">3. Procedure of Mediation in Turkey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#RIGHT_OF_FOREIGN_NATIONALS_TO_FILE_MALPRACTICE_CLAIMS_IN_TURKEY\">RIGHT OF FOREIGN NATIONALS TO FILE MALPRACTICE CLAIMS IN TURKEY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#THE_IMPORTANCE_OF_WORKING_WITH_A_MEDICAL_MALPRACTICE_ATTORNEY_IN_TURKEY\">THE IMPORTANCE OF WORKING WITH A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ATTORNEY IN TURKEY<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#1_Technical_Complexity_of_Medical_Malpractice_Lawsuit_in_Turkey\">1. Technical Complexity of Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#2_Difficulty_in_Proving_Harm_in_Medical_Malpractice_Lawsuit_in_Turkey\">2. Difficulty in Proving Harm in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#3_Complex_Procedural_Requirements_of_Medical_Malpractice_Lawsuit_in_Turkey\">3. Complex Procedural Requirements of Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#4_Risk_of_Filing_in_the_Wrong_Court\">4. Risk of Filing in the Wrong Court<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/medical-malpractice-in-turkey\/#5_Negotiating_a_Fair_Medical_Malpractice_Settlement\">5. Negotiating a Fair Medical Malpractice Settlement<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LEGAL_DIMENSION_OF_MEDICAL_MALPRACTICE_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span><strong>LEGAL DIMENSION OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE IN TURKEY<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"854\"><strong data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"92\">Medical malpractice<\/strong> <strong>constitutes one of the most controversial areas of contemporary<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"171\">health law<\/strong>, requiring a multidimensional examination from both <strong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"233\">legal<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"249\" data-is-only-node=\"\">ethical<\/strong> perspectives. <strong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"278\">Physicians<\/strong>, <strong>while carrying out their professional duties, are not only obliged to act in accordance with the current standards of medical science<\/strong> but are also responsible for fulfilling their <strong data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"480\">duty of care<\/strong> within the framework of <strong data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"529\">national legislation<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"567\">international ethical principles<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"593\">patients\u2019 rights<\/strong>. A breach of this duty is commonly referred to in practice as a <strong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"678\">\u201cdoctor\u2019s error\u201d<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"701\">\u201cmedical error\u201d<\/strong>, and generally arises from conduct that deviates from <strong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"782\">professional standards<\/strong> during the processes of <strong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"851\">diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, or care<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1316\">The increasing number of <strong data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"915\">malpractice lawsuits in Turkey<\/strong> directly affects the <strong data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"962\">relationship of trust<\/strong> within the healthcare system, making <strong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1016\">transparency<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1040\">duty to inform<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1066\">informed consent<\/strong> even more significant in the communication between <strong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1143\">patient and physician<\/strong>. In this context, it is essential to establish a delicate balance between <strong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1249\">protecting patients\u2019 rights<\/strong> and ensuring the <strong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1313\">legal security of healthcare professionals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1840\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Cases of <strong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1350\">medical malpractice<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1373\">doctor\u2019s error<\/strong> should not only be evaluated at the level of <strong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1453\">individual negligence or fault<\/strong> but also at the intersection of <strong data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1505\">health policies<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1522\">legislation<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1549\">ethical standards<\/strong>. Therefore, the <strong data-start=\"1566\" data-end=\"1611\">development of relevant legal regulations<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1667\">establishment of consistent judicial practices<\/strong>, and the <strong data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1737\">continuous professional training of healthcare personnel<\/strong> are of great importance for both <strong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1789\">patient safety<\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1839\">sustainability of healthcare services<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_IS_MEDICAL_MALPRACTICE_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span>WHAT IS MEDICAL MALPRACTICE IN TURKEY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"475\">Malpractice, a term derived from Latin meaning <strong>\u201cwrong practice\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cimproper professional conduct,\u201d<\/strong> refers in the field of medicine to acts by healthcare professionals that cause harm to a patient as a result of <strong data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"323\">neglecting professional knowledge, skill, or duty of care<\/strong>. This concept encompasses <strong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"406\">not only physicians but all healthcare professionals<\/strong>, and at its core lies <strong data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"472\">a deviation from professional standards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"1015\">According to the <strong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"555\">Code of Medical Ethics of the Turkish Medical Association<\/strong>, malpractice is defined as <strong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"687\">harm caused to a patient due to a physician\u2019s ignorance, inexperience, indifference, or lack of care<\/strong>. It is important to distinguish between <strong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"743\">malpractice<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"799\">complications inherent in medical interventions<\/strong>. Every medical procedure carries certain risks; however, when a foreseeable and preventable risk materializes due to the <strong data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"962\">failure to take necessary precautions<\/strong>,<strong> the resulting harm is considered malpractice.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1481\">Medical malpractice in Turkey may manifest in various forms, including <strong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1114\">diagnostic errors<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1166\">application of inappropriate treatment methods<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1191\">prescription errors<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1258\">carelessness or non-standard practices in surgical procedures<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1308\">failure to adequately inform the patient<\/strong>. Thus, malpractice may arise not only from a <strong data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1400\">physician\u2019s lack of knowledge or attention<\/strong>, but also from <strong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1478\">organizational deficiencies within healthcare institutions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"2046\">From a <strong data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1511\">legal perspective<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1546\">medical malpractice in Turkey<\/strong> constitutes a situation that gives rise to the <strong data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1650\">liability of the physician or healthcare institution<\/strong>. Within the framework of the <strong data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1711\">Turkish Code of Obligations<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1739\">Turkish Penal Code<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1780\">legislation on patients\u2019 rights<\/strong>, malpractice cases may lead to <strong data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1835\">compensation claims<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1864\">criminal investigations<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1898\">disciplinary proceedings<\/strong>. Therefore, the concept must be evaluated not only from a <strong data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1979\">medical standpoint<\/strong>, but also through its <strong data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2043\">legal, ethical, and social dimensions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2321\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In conclusion, <strong data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2096\">medical malpractice in Turkey<\/strong> represents a <strong data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2208\">violation of the principles of trust, transparency, and professionalism in healthcare services<\/strong>, and stands out as an <strong data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2270\">extremely significant legal concept<\/strong> in the context of <strong data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2320\">protecting patients\u2019 rights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 &#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)&#093; thread-sm:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)&#093; thread-lg:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)&#093; px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"&#091;--thread-content-max-width:40rem&#093; thread-lg:&#091;--thread-content-max-width:48rem&#093; mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal &#091;.text-message+&amp;&#093;:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d5268bd7-3edb-4a34-8969-197546e91a28\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-&#091;1px&#093;\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"62\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHAT_SITUATIONS_ARE_CONSIDERED_DOCTORS_ERROR_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"60\">WHAT SITUATIONS ARE CONSIDERED DOCTOR\u2019S ERROR IN TURKEY?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none scroll-mt-&#091;calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))&#093;\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:3f485ada-e851-483d-b227-ab1083d4d5b0-3\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-8\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 &#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)&#093; thread-sm:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)&#093; thread-lg:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)&#093; px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"&#091;--thread-content-max-width:40rem&#093; thread-lg:&#091;--thread-content-max-width:48rem&#093; mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal &#091;.text-message+&amp;&#093;:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"d5268bd7-3edb-4a34-8969-197546e91a28\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-&#091;1px&#093;\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"388\"><strong>In Turkey, a doctor\u2019s error refers to situations where physicians, while performing their professional duties, make mistakes that result in harm to the patient.<\/strong> A physician\u2019s negligent act not only damages the patient\u2019s <strong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"335\">physical or psychological integrity<\/strong>, but also triggers <strong data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"385\">legal liability mechanisms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"566\">In the <strong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"421\">Turkish legal system<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"446\">medical malpractice<\/strong> is examined under three main dimensions: <strong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"507\">civil liability<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"531\">criminal liability<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"563\">disciplinary liability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"722\">Under <strong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"594\">civil liability<\/strong>, the patient or their relatives may file <strong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"694\">compensation claims (both pecuniary and non-pecuniary)<\/strong> for the damages suffered.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"859\">Under <strong>Turkish<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"747\">criminal law<\/strong>, a physician\u2019s negligent act may give rise to charges such as <strong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"830\">negligent injury<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"856\">negligent homicide<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"1008\">Under <strong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"888\">disciplinary law<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"919\">professional associations<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"963\">relevant administrative authorities<\/strong> may impose <strong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"988\">sanctions<\/strong> on the physician.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1500\"><strong>One of the most critical issues in medical malpractice cases in Turkey is the proof of fault and causation.<\/strong> Expert opinions are often sought to determine whether the physician has acted in accordance with <strong data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1244\">medical standards<\/strong>. However, it must also be recognized that <strong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1340\">every medical intervention carries a certain risk<\/strong>. Therefore, <strong data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1382\">not every adverse outcome<\/strong> can be considered <strong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1424\">medical malpractice in Turkey<\/strong>. The key criterion is whether the <strong data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1475\">duty of care<\/strong> has been <strong data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1497\">violated<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1637\"><strong>In Turkey, situations considered medical malpractice or doctor\u2019s error are generally examined under the following categories:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1919\"><strong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1658\">Misdiagnosis:<\/strong> This occurs when a physician <strong data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1770\">incorrectly evaluates a patient\u2019s complaints, symptoms, or laboratory findings<\/strong>, leading to a <strong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1804\">wrong diagnosis<\/strong>. Misdiagnosis may cause delays in treatment or the application of <strong data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1916\">unnecessary and harmful treatment methods<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"2258\"><strong data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1951\">Inappropriate Treatment:<\/strong> This includes cases where the patient is subjected to <strong data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2041\">non-standard medical treatments<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2075\">incorrect medication dosages<\/strong>, or where <strong data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2118\">necessary follow-up controls<\/strong> are not performed during treatment. Inappropriate treatment directly endangers the patient\u2019s health and may result in <strong data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2255\">permanent harm<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2584\"><strong data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2282\">Surgical Errors:<\/strong> These include <strong data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2335\">unnecessary surgical interventions<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2408\">technical mistakes due to negligence or lack of care during surgery<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2453\">foreign objects left inside the patient<\/strong>, or operations performed on the <strong data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2514\">wrong organ or body part<\/strong>. Such errors typically lead to <strong data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2581\">serious and irreversible damage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2961\"><strong data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2617\">Faulty Medical Practices:<\/strong> Violations of <strong data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2663\">standard medical procedures<\/strong>, careless application of <strong data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2708\">treatment steps<\/strong>, or complete disregard for required medical processes are significant examples of malpractice. Within this scope, <strong data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2848\">lack of sterilization<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2887\">improper use of medical equipment<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2928\">negligence during follow-up care<\/strong> also fall under this category.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"3367\"><strong data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"2999\">Violation of Patients\u2019 Rights:<\/strong> Breaches of the patient\u2019s <strong data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3050\">right to information<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3072\">informed consent<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3090\">autonomy<\/strong> highlight not only the technical but also the <strong data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3169\">ethical and legal dimensions<\/strong> of malpractice. Performing medical procedures <strong data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3273\">without the patient\u2019s adequate information or consent<\/strong> constitutes both a <strong data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3326\" data-is-only-node=\"\">violation of patients\u2019 rights<\/strong> and a <strong data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3366\">basis for physician liability<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"76\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISTINCTION_BETWEEN_FAULTY_MEDICAL_PRACTICE_AND_COMPLICATION_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"74\">DISTINCTION BETWEEN FAULTY MEDICAL PRACTICE AND COMPLICATION IN TURKEY<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"306\">When a patient suffers harm as a result of a medical intervention, it is of great importance to accurately distinguish between <strong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"222\">\u201cmalpractice\u201d<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"245\">\u201ccomplication\u201d<\/strong> in order <strong>to determine the physician\u2019s legal liability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"686\"><strong>In Turkey<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"338\">malpractice<\/strong> refers to harm arising from the physician\u2019s <strong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"421\">violation of the medical standards<\/strong> accepted by the science of medicine, <strong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"498\">lack of adequate knowledge or skill<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"549\">failure to provide the necessary treatment<\/strong> during the medical process. In such cases, the cause of harm is attributed to the physician\u2019s <strong data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"683\">failure to fulfill the duty of care<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"979\">In contrast, <strong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"718\">complications<\/strong> are <strong data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"766\">risks inherent in medical interventions<\/strong> that may occur <strong data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"837\">even when all necessary precautions have been taken<\/strong>, and are <strong data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"879\">not based on physician fault<\/strong>. Therefore, the mere occurrence of a complication <strong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"976\">does not make the physician legally liable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1098\">Article 2 of the <strong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1064\">World Medical Association\u2019s Declaration on Medical Malpractice<\/strong> clearly draws this distinction:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1300\"><strong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1134\">Doctor\u2019s error (malpractice):<\/strong> Harm caused to the patient due to the physician\u2019s <strong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1229\">failure to comply with medical standards<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1261\">lack of knowledge or skill<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1297\">carelessness and negligence<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1545\"><strong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1320\">Complication:<\/strong> A situation that occurs during treatment despite the physician\u2019s <strong data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1424\">full compliance with medical rules<\/strong>, which is <strong data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1468\">unforeseeable and unavoidable<\/strong>. In such cases, <strong data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1507\">no legal liability<\/strong> can be attributed to the physician.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"2031\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong>In conclusion, the distinction between malpractice and complication in Turkey is not only legally but also<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1684\">ethically critical<\/strong>. While a physician may be held liable in cases of <strong data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1752\">medical error<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1822\">complications that arise despite full adherence to medical rules<\/strong> do <strong data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1862\">not lead to legal responsibility<\/strong>. Therefore, in each individual case, it is essential to carefully assess <strong data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1945\">fault<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1977\">breach of the duty of care<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2004\">causal connection<\/strong> with meticulous attention.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-iconbox us_custom_aea21514 iconpos_left style_default color_secondary align_center no_title\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-icon\" style=\"font-size:2rem;\"><i class=\"fas fa-gavel\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"w-iconbox-meta\"><div class=\"w-iconbox-text\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ttb.org.tr\/td\/td59\/597.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>WORLD MEDICAL ASSOCIATION DECLARATION ON MALPRACTICE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Medical malpractice should be distinguished from situations that arise during medical care and treatment but are not caused by a physician&#8217;s error.<\/p>\n<p>a) Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor fails to apply standard treatment methods, demonstrates a lack of skill, or does not provide the necessary treatment to the patient, resulting in harm.<\/p>\n<p>b) Unintended outcomes that occur due to unforeseen deficiencies in knowledge or skill during medical practice are not the physician&#8217;s responsibility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_275474cc has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"55\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LEGAL_LIABILITY_IN_DOCTORS_ERROR_CASES_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"53\">LEGAL LIABILITY IN DOCTOR\u2019S ERROR CASES IN TURKEY<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"564\">In <strong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"70\">Turkey<\/strong>, allegations of <strong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"105\">doctor\u2019s error<\/strong> are important legal processes addressed in modern <strong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"170\">health law<\/strong> to ensure <strong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"214\">remedy for patient grievances<\/strong>, as well as <strong data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"266\">judicial and ethical accountability<\/strong>. Mistakes arising during physicians\u2019 professional activities are considered not only medical issues but <strong>also matters giving rise to legal liability<\/strong>. Accordingly, lawsuits regarding <strong>doctor\u2019s error in Turkey<\/strong> are examined within the scope of both <strong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"536\">criminal law<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"561\">compensation law<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"1137\"><strong>A patient may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/file-a-lawsuit-in-turkey\/\">file a lawsuit in Turkey<\/a> to seek redress for material and moral damages resulting from a doctor\u2019s error<\/strong>. In such cases, courts conduct a detailed examination of the <strong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"783\">relevant medical standards<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"803\">expert reports<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"854\">national and international medical guidelines<\/strong>, and the <strong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"893\">patient\u2019s medical records<\/strong> before issuing a decision. The <strong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"951\">determination of fault<\/strong> forms the basis of legal liability, and in this process, <strong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1050\">whether the duty of care was violated<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1071\">causal link<\/strong>, and the <strong data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1104\">existence of damage<\/strong> are meticulously investigated.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1248\"><strong>In the Turkish legal system, allegations of doctor\u2019s error are examined within two main areas of liability:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1798\"><strong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1280\">Criminal Law Dimension:<\/strong> In cases of <strong data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1313\">gross negligence<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1341\">intentional misconduct<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1389\">deliberately erroneous medical practice<\/strong>, the physician\u2019s liability under <strong data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1447\">Turkish criminal law<\/strong> is engaged. Such cases may involve charges such as <strong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1519\">negligent injury<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1543\">negligent homicide<\/strong>, or violations arising from failure to comply with the <strong data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1643\">duty of care during medical intervention<\/strong> in accordance with the <strong data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1689\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Turkish Penal Code<\/strong>. Criminal cases aim not only to remedy harm but also to protect <strong data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1770\">public trust<\/strong> in the healthcare system.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"2192\"><strong data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1834\">Compensation Law Dimension:<\/strong> Patients or their relatives may claim <strong data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1917\">pecuniary and non-pecuniary compensation<\/strong> <strong>in<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1931\">Turkey<\/strong> for damages suffered. In compensation lawsuits, the physician\u2019s liability is examined in relation to <strong data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2042\">fault<\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2066\">causal link<\/strong>. Courts evaluate whether the medical intervention was lawful and whether the harm resulted from the physician\u2019s negligence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2582\"><strong data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2227\">Medical malpractice in Turkey is not only an individual legal matter but also a critical issue in terms of protecting patient rights<\/strong>, upholding <strong data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2364\">medical ethics<\/strong>, and preserving <strong data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2415\">trust in the healthcare system<\/strong>. Damages caused by doctor\u2019s errors can seriously endanger patient health; therefore, such cases must be handled with <strong data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2579\">careful and comprehensive legal assessment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2706\"><strong>In conclusion, in doctor\u2019s error cases in Turkey, the process of determining legal liability should be based on:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2748\">Compliance with <strong data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2746\">medical standards<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2786\">Violation of the <strong data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2784\">duty of care<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2817\">Determination of <strong data-start=\"2806\" data-end=\"2815\">fault<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2856\">Establishment of a <strong data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2854\">causal link<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"2887\">Verification of <strong data-start=\"2875\" data-end=\"2885\">damage<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"3145\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Furthermore, it is essential for all actors operating in the healthcare sector to act in accordance with <strong data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3027\">ethical and legal regulations<\/strong>, as this is a fundamental factor in ensuring both <strong data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3096\">patient safety<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3142\">public trust in the healthcare system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/doktor-hatasi-tazminat-miktari-e1759832106743.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5998 size-us_800_400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/doktor-hatasi-tazminat-miktari-800x201.jpg\" alt=\"medical malpractice claim process\" width=\"800\" height=\"201\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"66\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LEGAL_LIABILITY_CONDITIONS_IN_DOCTORS_ERROR_CASES_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"64\">LEGAL LIABILITY CONDITIONS IN DOCTOR\u2019S ERROR CASES IN TURKEY<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"392\"><strong>In Turkey, legal liability in cases of doctor\u2019s error refers to the legal obligation of healthcare professionals to remedy harm<\/strong> caused during the medical care process due to mistakes, negligence, or violations of the duty of care. For such liability to arise, certain <strong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"389\">conditions must be met simultaneously<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"807\"><strong data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"445\">Existence of a Healthcare Service Agreement:<\/strong> There must be an <strong data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"503\">express or implied <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/contract-law-in-turkey\/\">service agreement<\/a><\/strong> between the physician and the patient in Turkey. This agreement establishes the physician\u2019s obligation to provide medical care and the patient\u2019s rights and obligations in return for the service. The <strong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"739\" data-is-only-node=\"\">healthcare service agreement<\/strong> forms the <strong data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"804\">legal basis of the physician\u2019s liability in Turkey<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"1192\"><strong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"839\">Breach of Duty of Care:<\/strong> A physician is expected to act in accordance with the <strong data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"935\">accepted standards of medical science<\/strong> during medical interventions. A breach of the duty of care may arise from <strong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1031\">lack of knowledge<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1049\" data-is-only-node=\"\">carelessness<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1067\">inexperience<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1119\">incorrect application of medical procedures<\/strong>. Such a breach triggers the <strong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1189\">physician\u2019s legal liability in Turkey<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1468\"><strong data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1220\">Occurrence of Harm:<\/strong> For legal liability to exist, there must be <strong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1295\">actual and measurable harm<\/strong> to the patient resulting from the doctor\u2019s error. Harm can be <strong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1399\">physical, psychological, or financial<\/strong> in nature and must adversely affect the patient\u2019s quality of life.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1837\"><strong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1489\">Causal Link:<\/strong> There must be a <strong data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1569\">causal relationship between the harm and the doctor\u2019s error<\/strong>. In other words, the physician\u2019s conduct that breached the duty of care must have <strong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1695\">directly caused the harm to the patient<\/strong>. The causal link is the most critical element in doctor\u2019s error cases in <strong data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1779\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Turkey<\/strong> and is generally determined through <strong data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1834\">expert reports<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"2177\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong>The presence of all four of these elements gives rise to the physician\u2019s legal liability in Turkey and allows relevant legal proceedings to be initiated.<\/strong> Under Turkish law, this liability is examined within the framework of the <strong data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2102\">Turkish Code of Obligations<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2130\">Turkish Penal Code<\/strong>, and the <strong data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2174\">Regulation on Patients\u2019 Rights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conditions_of_Contractual_Liability_in_Cases_of_Medical_Malpractice_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong>Conditions of Contractual Liability in Cases of Medical Malpractice in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"504\"><strong>In Turkey, within contractual legal relationships, it is essential that the parties fulfil their rights and obligations in accordance with the terms of the contract.<\/strong> In the field of healthcare, these obligations form a <strong data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"340\">direct healthcare service agreement<\/strong> between the physician and the patient. If the physician violates the obligations arising from this agreement, <strong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"476\">contractual liability<\/strong> <strong>arises under Turkish law.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"645\">For contractual liability to arise from <strong>acts contrary to the agreement in<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"590\">Turkey<\/strong>, the following conditions must exist simultaneously:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"952\"><strong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"673\">Breach of Contract:<\/strong> One of the parties must commit <strong>an act contrary to the provisions of the contract.<\/strong> In healthcare, this means the physician fails to act in accordance with professional standards during medical intervention or <strong>does not fulfil the care obligations undertaken under the agreement.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1145\"><strong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"975\">Fault Element:<\/strong> The breach of contract must <strong>be based on fault<\/strong>. Fault arises in cases such as <strong>lack of knowledge, carelessness, inexperience, or failure to comply with the duty of care.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1371\"><strong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1173\">Occurrence of Harm:<\/strong> For legal liability to arise, the physician\u2019s breach of contract must result in <strong data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1284\">actual and measurable harm<\/strong> to the patient. This harm may be <strong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1358\">physical, psychological, or material<\/strong> in nature.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1554\"><strong data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1392\">Causal Link:<\/strong> There must be an appropriate causal relationship between <strong>the faulty act and the harm.<\/strong> In other words, the harm must arise directly from the physician\u2019s breach.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1955\"><strong>When these conditions are met, the physician\u2019s contractual liability in Turkey is established.<\/strong> The patient may then claim <strong data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1729\">pecuniary or non-pecuniary compensation<\/strong> for the harm suffered. In assessing <strong>claims of breach of contract in Turkey,<\/strong> the nature of the agreement between the parties, the scope of the obligations, and <strong>the degree of compliance with the contract terms are considered.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2395\">Moreover, if the physician\u2019s unlawful act results in the patient\u2019s <strong data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2050\">death or bodily injury<\/strong>, the situation is not limited to contractual liability. Such cases may constitute <strong data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2153\">negligent injury<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2179\">negligent homicide<\/strong> under the <strong data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2212\">Turkish Penal Code<\/strong>, and may therefore give rise to <strong data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2267\">criminal liability<\/strong> in Turkey. This means the legal process may include both <strong data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2360\">contractual compensation claims<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2392\">criminal investigations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2783\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong>In conclusion, in Turkey, contractual liability in doctor\u2019s error cases depends on the<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2533\">existence of fault, harm, and causal link<\/strong>. Therefore, it is of vital importance that all actors providing healthcare services fully comply with their contractual obligations and act in accordance with <strong data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2714\">medical standards<\/strong>, both to prevent legal liability and<strong> to ensure patient safety<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contractual_Liability_In_Cosmetic_Procedures_In_Turkey\"><\/span>Contractual Liability In Cosmetic Procedures In Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"547\"><strong>In<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"75\">Turkey<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"174\">cosmetic surgeries, dental prosthesis procedures, and similar aesthetic medical interventions<\/strong> are legally considered <strong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"217\">works contracts<\/strong>. In such contracts, the physician\u2019s primary obligation is to <strong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"346\">achieve the result requested by the patient<\/strong>, while the patient\u2019s obligation is to <strong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"407\">pay the agreed fee<\/strong>. Therefore, aesthetic medical procedures entail not only the <strong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"485\">duty of care<\/strong> but also the <strong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"544\">obligation to achieve the promised result<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"910\"><strong>In this context, the physician\u2019s liability in aesthetic contracts in Turkey is evaluated according to the specific rules of a works contract<\/strong>, distinct from general healthcare services. The provisions of the <strong data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"791\">Turkish Code of Obligations<\/strong> relating to works contracts include both the <strong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"853\">duty of care<\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"907\">obligation to achieve the promised result<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"1018\"><strong>In addition to the physician\u2019s primary duty, the following additional obligations must be fulfilled:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1176\"><strong data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1056\">Making an Accurate Diagnosis:<\/strong> Assessing the appropriateness of the requested aesthetic intervention in relation to the patient\u2019s current condition.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1354\"><strong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1245\">Determining and Applying the Most Suitable Treatment Method:<\/strong> Developing a treatment plan based on scientific criteria and considering the patient\u2019s specific condition.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1566\"><strong data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1404\">Obtaining the Patient\u2019s Informed Consent:<\/strong> Providing the patient with detailed information about the procedure, its risks, possible complications, and alternative methods, and obtaining written consent.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1702\"><strong data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1614\">Observing the Duty of Loyalty and Care:<\/strong> Acting in the patient\u2019s best interest while fulfilling professional responsibilities.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1858\"><strong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1747\">Performing the Procedure Personally:<\/strong> Ensuring the intervention is carried out by the physician or appropriately delegated to qualified personnel.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"2025\"><strong data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1906\">Ensuring the Quality of Materials Used:<\/strong> Guaranteeing that prostheses, implants, fillings, and other materials comply with legislation and quality standards.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2162\"><strong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2067\">Keeping Complete Medical Records:<\/strong> Documenting all relevant information regarding the procedure accurately and comprehensively.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2254\"><strong data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2218\">Respecting Patient Privacy and Confidentiality:<\/strong> Safeguarding patient information.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2598\"><strong>Failure to fulfil any of these obligations constitutes a breach of contract in Turkey and gives rise to the physician\u2019s<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2399\">legal liability<\/strong>. In <strong data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2427\">aesthetic contracts<\/strong>, if the promised result is not achieved or if the process is mismanaged, the patient may claim <strong data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2567\">pecuniary and non-pecuniary compensation<\/strong> based on the works contract.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"3029\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong>In conclusion, in aesthetic contracts in Turkey, the physician\u2019s liability should be assessed within the framework of both the medical duty of care and the<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2809\">obligation to achieve the promised result<\/strong>. Therefore, <strong data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2842\">informed consent<\/strong>, objective explanation of risks, and adherence to contractual terms are of vital importance both for protecting <strong data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"2973\">patient rights<\/strong> and ensuring the <strong data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"3026\">legal security of the physician<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Liability_In_Treatment_Agreements_In_Turkey\"><\/span>Legal Liability In Treatment Agreements In Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"621\">In <strong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"70\">Turkey<\/strong>,<strong> the legal relationship regarding the treatment process is generally evaluated within the scope of a<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"193\">mandate agreement<\/strong>. Under this type of agreement, the physician\u2019s primary obligation is to <strong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"333\">diagnose and treat the patient\u2019s illness<\/strong>. In treatment agreements in Turkey, there is <strong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"431\">no expectation of guaranteeing a specific result<\/strong>; the essential requirement is that the physician carries out the diagnosis and treatment process in accordance with the <strong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"587\">requirements of medical science<\/strong>, exercising the necessary care.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"956\"><strong>In this context, the physician\u2019s liability in treatment agreements in Turkey is primarily based on the<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"746\">duty of care<\/strong>. This duty requires the physician to employ their <strong data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"876\">professional knowledge and skills at the highest level<\/strong> in relation to the patient. If this duty is breached, legal liability arises.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1075\"><strong>In addition to the physician\u2019s primary obligation, the following additional responsibilities must be fulfilled:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1241\"><strong data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1125\">Obtaining the Patient\u2019s Informed Consent:<\/strong> Informing the patient about the treatment process, risks, and alternative methods, and obtaining written consent.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1359\"><strong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1289\">Observing the Duty of Loyalty and Care:<\/strong> Carrying out professional duties prioritising the patient\u2019s health.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1541\"><strong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1434\">Performing the Treatment Personally (Except in Exceptional Cases):<\/strong> The intervention must be carried out by the physician or appropriately delegated to qualified personnel.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1651\"><strong data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1588\">Acting in the Patient\u2019s Best Interest:<\/strong> Making medical decisions in a way that benefits the patient.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1793\"><strong data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1705\">Minimising Medical Risks and Preventing Harm:<\/strong> Taking necessary precautions to minimise possible complications during the procedure.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1930\"><strong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1861\">Fulfilling Legal Requirements and Following Up the Process:<\/strong> Completing all legal obligations related to the treatment process.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"2082\"><strong data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1972\">Keeping Complete Medical Records:<\/strong> Maintaining accurate and detailed records about the procedure, materials used, and performed interventions.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2218\"><strong data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2131\">Providing Accountability to the Patient:<\/strong> Ensuring the treatment process is transparent and informing the patient accordingly.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2323\"><strong data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2266\">Respecting Confidentiality and Privacy:<\/strong> Protecting the confidentiality of patient information.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2653\"><strong>Failure to fulfil any of these obligations constitutes a breach of contract in Turkey and gives rise to the physician\u2019s<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2468\">legal liability<\/strong>. Accordingly, the patient may seek legal remedies in Turkey to claim <strong data-start=\"2538\" data-end=\"2573\">material and moral compensation<\/strong> for damages arising from the physician\u2019s failure to fulfil their obligations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2967\"><strong>Under the Turkish Code of Obligations, the physician\u2019s liability in treatment agreements is primarily based on fault and requires a causal link<\/strong>. Therefore, if the physician\u2019s negligence, carelessness, or breach of duty of care is established, compensation claims may arise within the legal process.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3265\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In conclusion, in <strong data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3021\">treatment agreements in Turkey<\/strong>, the physician\u2019s liability should be assessed together with the <strong data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3133\">duty of care specific to mandate agreements<\/strong>. Fulfilling these obligations is vital for both <strong data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3211\">protecting patient rights<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3262\">maintaining trust in the healthcare system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Liability_Arising_From_Tort_In_Medical_Interventions_In_Turkey\"><\/span>Legal Liability Arising From Tort In Medical Interventions In Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"390\"><strong>In Turkey, the legal liability of physicians in medical interventions cannot be based solely on contract<\/strong>; it may also arise under the <strong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"233\">tort provisions<\/strong> of <strong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"286\">Article 49 of the Turkish Code of Obligations<\/strong>. Tort liability applies when a physician\u2019s unlawful and negligent conduct causes harm to the patient.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"497\"><strong>For tort liability to arise in Turkey, the following four conditions must occur simultaneously:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"790\"><strong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"519\">Unlawfulness:<\/strong> The act or conduct of the physician must violate legal rules that <strong>prohibit, require, or impose obligations under the law.<\/strong> In medical interventions, unlawfulness in Turkey can occur as both <strong data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"748\">violation of professional standards<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"787\">infringement of patient rights<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"982\"><strong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"813\">Fault Element:<\/strong> The act must result from <strong>the physician\u2019s lack of knowledge and skill, negligence, or breach of the duty of care.<\/strong> The fault element is a cornerstone of tort liability.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1209\"><strong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1010\">Occurrence of Harm:<\/strong> The unlawful act of the physician must result in tangible harm to the patient, whether <strong data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1139\">physical, psychological, or financial<\/strong>. The existence of harm is a necessary condition for tort liability.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1395\"><strong data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1230\">Causal Link:<\/strong> There must be <strong>a causal connection between the harm and the physician\u2019s unlawful act.<\/strong> In other words, the harm must directly result from the physician\u2019s violation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1648\"><strong>When these conditions are met, in Turkey, a patient harmed by a physician\u2019s unlawful and negligent conduct may invoke tort liability.<\/strong> In this context, the patient has the right to claim <strong data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1626\">pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages<\/strong> due to malpractice.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1998\"><strong>In determining unlawfulness in Turkey, not only acts explicitly prohibited by law but also all situations that cause harm to property or personal integrity are taken into account.<\/strong> In medical interventions, unlawfulness generally manifests as a <strong data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1954\">failure to act in accordance with professional standards<\/strong> and as a <strong data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1995\">violation of patient rights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2428\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In conclusion, in Turkey, tort liability in medical interventions is based on the <strong data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2132\">physician\u2019s unlawful and negligent conduct<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2142\">harm<\/strong>, and the <strong data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2167\">causal link<\/strong> between them. Therefore, it is of critical importance that all healthcare providers comply with their <strong data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2299\">professional duty of care<\/strong>, respect <strong data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2327\">patient rights<\/strong>, and act in accordance with the law \u2014 both to reduce legal liability and to ensure patient safety.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liability_Arising_from_Unauthorized_Medical_Interventions_In_Turkey\"><\/span><strong>Liability Arising from Unauthorized Medical Interventions In Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none scroll-mt-&#091;calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))&#093;\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:3f485ada-e851-483d-b227-ab1083d4d5b0-12\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-26\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 &#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)&#093; thread-sm:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)&#093; thread-lg:&#091;--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)&#093; px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"&#091;--thread-content-max-width:40rem&#093; thread-lg:&#091;--thread-content-max-width:48rem&#093; mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal &#091;.text-message+&amp;&#093;:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"6bfed7d6-a206-4c7f-bb86-b21e0a3f90f0\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-mini\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-&#091;1px&#093;\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"470\">In Turkey, unauthorized medical interventions refer to procedures performed <strong data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"161\">without the patient\u2019s consent<\/strong> in situations where the patient is unconscious or unable to express their will, with the aim of <strong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"293\">protecting the patient\u2019s health<\/strong>. In such cases, the principle of <strong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"347\">presumed consent<\/strong> applies \u2014 meaning it is assumed that if the patient were capable of giving consent,<strong> they would approve the intervention.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"525\"><strong>These interventions arise in three main situations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"806\"><strong data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"574\">When the Patient Cannot Express Consent: <\/strong>If the patient is unable to express their will due to their medical condition, <strong>the healthcare provider may intervene in a manner that benefits the patient.<\/strong> This is especially important in <strong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"803\">emergency medical interventions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"1123\"><strong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"857\">Unexpected Complications During Treatment: <\/strong>If unforeseen complications occur during treatment and the patient cannot give consent at that time, <strong>intervention can be performed under presumed consent.<\/strong> In such situations, the priority of the physician is to <strong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1120\">protect the life and health of the patient<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1340\"><strong data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1150\">Invalid Contracts: <\/strong>If the agreement between the patient and the healthcare institution is deemed legally invalid, <strong>interventions performed to continue patient care are considered under presumed consent.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1782\"><strong>Such interventions involve procedures carried out without the explicit consent of the patient.<\/strong> In these cases, the healthcare provider may face legal liability for the intervention. However, in <strong data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1560\">emergency situations<\/strong> or when the patient is unconscious, interventions performed in the patient\u2019s best interest without consent <strong data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1717\">do not fall within a contractual relationship<\/strong>, and thus the provider\u2019s contractual liability does not apply.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"2110\">According to Article 24, Paragraph 2 of the Turkish Civil Code, c<strong>ompulsory medical interventions performed to protect the patient\u2019s paramount interest constitute a legal justification.<\/strong> Under this provision, such interventions are <strong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2045\">not considered unlawful<\/strong>, and therefore, the provider is not subject to tort liability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2329\">Additionally, under <strong data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2156\">Turkish Criminal Law<\/strong>, emergency interventions performed without consent may be evaluated under <strong data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2271\">self-defence or necessity conditions<\/strong>, which may eliminate the provider\u2019s criminal liability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2540\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Therefore, <strong>unauthorized medical interventions hold special ethical and legal significance in medical practice<\/strong>, balancing patient safety, provider responsibility, and the protection of fundamental rights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"53\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CASES_ARISING_FROM_MEDICAL_NEGLIGENCE_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"51\">CASES ARISING FROM MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE IN TURKEY<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"484\">Cases arising from <strong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"107\">medical negligence in Turkey<\/strong> occur when a medical professional\u2019s error during treatment causes harm to the patient, triggering the <strong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"241\">physician\u2019s legal liability<\/strong>. In such situations, <strong>patients or their relatives may file lawsuits to claim compensation.<\/strong> These lawsuits examine whether the medical procedure adhered to accepted medical standards and whether the physician complied with their duty of care.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"694\"><strong>In Turkey, damages arising from medical errors can be pursued through<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"592\">material (economic) compensation<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"634\">non-material (moral) compensation<\/strong> <strong>claims.<\/strong> These claims may be filed separately or together.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"770\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Material_Compensation_Claims_in_Medical_Negligence_Cases\"><\/span>1. <strong data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"768\">Material Compensation Claims in Medical Negligence Cases<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"1139\"><strong>Material compensation refers to financial restitution for the actual losses suffered due to the negligence.<\/strong> In Turkey, when a patient suffers harm as a result of medical error, <strong>the injured party (patient or sometimes relatives) must prove the harm and its extent.<\/strong> If the exact amount cannot be determined, the court exercises discretion to decide a fair amount.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1184\"><strong>Material compensation claims in Turkey may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1275\"><strong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1209\">Medical Expenses:<\/strong> Costs of additional treatments required due to the harm caused.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1339\"><strong data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1299\">Loss of Earnings:<\/strong> Income lost due to inability to work.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1427\"><strong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1371\">Loss of Working Capacity:<\/strong> Economic loss resulting from reduced ability to work.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1516\"><strong data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1458\">Loss of Future Earnings:<\/strong> Financial loss due to reduced future earning potential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1636\"><strong>In cases where the negligence results in death, the deceased\u2019s relatives may claim material compensation, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1701\"><strong data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1658\">Funeral Costs:<\/strong> Expenses related to burial or cremation.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1812\"><strong data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1734\">Medical and Care Expenses:<\/strong> If death did not occur immediately, treatment costs and lost work capacity.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1910\"><strong data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"1835\">Loss of Support:<\/strong> Financial loss suffered by relatives deprived of the deceased\u2019s support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1970\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Non-Material_Moral_Compensation_Claims_in_Turkey\"><\/span>2. <strong data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1968\">Non-Material (Moral) Compensation Claims in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2205\"><strong>Non-material compensation is intended to remedy the emotional pain, distress, and suffering caused by the negligence.<\/strong> This compensation is <strong data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2154\">not intended to enrich the claimant<\/strong> but to partially alleviate the emotional impact.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2312\"><strong>In Turkey, moral compensation claims in medical negligence cases may arise in the following situations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2421\"><strong data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2349\">Damage to Physical Integrity:<\/strong> Compensation for the pain and suffering caused to the injured person.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2568\"><strong data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2456\">Severe Bodily Harm or Death:<\/strong> Compensation for the emotional distress suffered by the injured party or the relatives of a deceased patient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2765\">The amount of moral compensation is determined by the court based on the specific circumstances of the case and is intended solely<strong> to address emotional suffering, not to provide financial gain.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"3145\"><strong data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2787\">In summary<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>lawsuits for material and moral damages due to medical negligence in Turkey<\/strong> are vital not only for addressing the harm suffered by patients but also for <strong data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"3025\">ensuring the reliability of healthcare services and upholding medical ethics<\/strong>. They form a key part of the legal framework protecting patient rights and holding medical professionals accountable.<\/p>\n<h2><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/doktor-hatasi-davasi-e1759832137552.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5996 size-us_800_400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/doktor-hatasi-davasi-800x216.jpg\" alt=\"types of medical malpractice compensation in Turkey\" width=\"800\" height=\"216\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LITIGATION_PROCESS_OF_MEDICAL_MALPRACTICE_LAWSUIT_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span>LITIGATION PROCESS OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAWSUIT IN TURKEY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Medical malpractice claims in Turkey<\/strong> <strong>are crucial for protecting the legal rights of individuals harmed by medical errors.<\/strong> In these cases, compensation may be sought for damages resulting from faulty medical interventions by doctors.<\/p>\n<p>The litigation process in a <strong>malpractice lawsuit in Turkey<\/strong> may vary depending on the parties involved, <strong>the proof of the medical error, and the statute of limitations.<\/strong> Below are the key stages in the litigation process for <strong>medical malpractice claims in Turkey.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-_Parties_in_a_Medical_Malpractice_Compensation_Lawsuit_in_Turkey\"><\/span>1- Parties in a Medical Malpractice Compensation Lawsuit in Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"408\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"55\">A medical malpractice compensation claim in Turkey can be filed by the injured party or their legal representatives<\/strong>. In cases where the patient has passed away, the <strong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"233\">right to claim compensation for medical malpractice<\/strong> <strong>transfers to the heirs within the framework of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/inheritance-law-in-turkey\/\">Turkish inheritance law. <\/a><\/strong>Accordingly, the heirs may <strong>file a<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"405\">lawsuit to recover damages resulting from a physician\u2019s error<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"448\">amount of compensation awarded<\/strong> through such a lawsuit is distributed among the heirs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/probate-in-turkey\/\"><strong data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"554\">in proportion to their legal inheritance shares<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"906\">However, <strong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"639\">heirs who have declared <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/disclaimer-of-inheritance\/\">a renunciation of inheritance in Turkey <\/a><\/strong>are <strong data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"660\">not entitled<\/strong> to file a compensation claim and <strong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"737\">cannot benefit from the awarded damages<\/strong>. In such cases, it is advisable to seek assistance from an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/inheritance-lawyer-in-turkey\/\"><strong data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"821\">inheritance attorney<\/strong> <strong>in Turkey<\/strong><\/a> to ensure proper legal representation and compliance with procedural requirements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"1041\">The <strong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"938\">parties to the lawsuit<\/strong> may vary <strong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"1038\">depending on whether the physician works in a public or private healthcare institution<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"344\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_Compensation_Lawsuits_Against_Doctors_Working_in_Public_Hospitals_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"76\">a) Compensation Lawsuits Against Doctors Working in Public Hospitals in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"344\">In Turkey, it is <strong data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"152\">not possible to file a direct compensation claim<\/strong> against doctors who work in <strong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"248\">state hospitals, university hospitals, or family health centers<\/strong>. In such cases, the lawsuit must be <strong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"332\">filed against the relevant public authority<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"377\"><strong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"374\">The Ministry of Health<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"417\"><strong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"414\">Relevant university rectorates<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"463\"><strong data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"460\">Other public healthcare institutions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"563\">These lawsuits <strong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"513\">fall under administrative law<\/strong> and are <strong data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"560\">heard before administrative courts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"927\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"b_Compensation_Lawsuits_Against_Doctors_Working_in_Private_Healthcare_Institutions_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"658\">b) Compensation Lawsuits Against Doctors Working in Private Healthcare Institutions in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"927\">In contrast, for <strong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"737\">doctors working in private hospitals or private clinics in Turkey<\/strong>, it is <strong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"784\">possible to file a lawsuit directly<\/strong> against the physician. These types of cases <strong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"877\">fall within the jurisdiction of civil courts<\/strong> and are <strong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"924\">generally heard by consumer courts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"948\">In such lawsuits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1076\"><strong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1021\">Both the doctor and the private healthcare institution or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/corporate-law-in-turkey\/\">company<\/a><\/strong> may be sued for <strong data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1073\">material and moral compensation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1220\">The <strong data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1107\">proof of malpractice<\/strong> is established through <strong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1157\">expert medical reports<\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1217\">evaluation of compliance with medical standards<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-_Proving_the_Doctor_Error_in_a_Medical_Malpractice_Compensation_Lawsuit_in_Turkey\"><\/span>2- Proving the Doctor Error in a Medical Malpractice Compensation Lawsuit in Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"428\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"67\">The proof of malpractice in medical negligence cases in Turkey<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"92\">critical factor<\/strong> that directly determines the <strong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"148\">outcome of the lawsuit<\/strong>. Pursuant to <strong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"222\">Article 190 of the Turkish Code of Civil Procedure (HMK)<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"247\">burden of proof<\/strong> lies with the <strong data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"275\">plaintiff<\/strong>, i.e., the person claiming compensation. This means that the <strong data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"365\">injured party must prove<\/strong> that the doctor performed a <strong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"425\">faulty medical intervention<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"515\"><strong>The burden of proof in medical malpractice cases covers the following elements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"594\">That the doctor\u2019s intervention <strong data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"591\">did not comply with medical standards<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"665\">That the intervention was <strong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"662\">performed negligently or improperly<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"717\">That the intervention <strong data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"710\">resulted in harm<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"799\">That there is a <strong data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"751\">causal link<\/strong> between the faulty intervention and the harm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"922\">Proving these conditions is <strong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"842\">mandatory<\/strong> for the acceptance of a <strong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"919\">medical malpractice compensation claim in Turkey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"983\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_The_Doctors_Duty_of_Disclosure_and_Consent\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"983\">a) The Doctor\u2019s Duty of Disclosure and Consent<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1186\"><strong>On the other hand, the burden of proof for obtaining the patient\u2019s informed consent rests with the<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1097\">doctor<\/strong>. This obligation increases the doctor\u2019s responsibility both <strong data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1183\">ethically and legally<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1372\">Under <strong data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1234\">Article 24 of the Turkish Civil Code<\/strong>, a patient must give <strong data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1289\">informed and explicit consent<\/strong> before treatment begins. This consent must include sufficient information about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1413\">The <strong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1410\">nature of the intervention<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1437\"><strong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1434\">Possible risks<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1480\"><strong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1473\">Alternative treatment options<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1529\">The <strong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1509\">potential outcomes<\/strong> of the treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1935\">According to the <strong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1609\">established case law of the Court of Cassation (Yarg\u0131tay)<\/strong> and prevailing legal doctrine, the <strong data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1689\">doctor bears the responsibility to prove<\/strong> that they have properly informed the patient. Therefore, in <strong data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1802\">medical malpractice compensation cases in Turkey<\/strong>, it is crucial not only to prove the <strong data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1863\">faulty intervention<\/strong>, but also to establish whether the <strong data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1932\">patient gave <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/data-protection-in-turkey\/\">informed consent<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1987\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"b_Evidence_Used_in_the_Proof_Process_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1987\">b) Evidence Used in the Proof Process in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2118\"><strong>In proving a medical intervention error<\/strong>, Turkish courts place significant importance on the following <strong data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2115\">types of evidence<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2162\"><strong data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2159\">Patient files and medical records<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2242\"><strong data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2183\">Expert reports<\/strong> (prepared by specialists in the relevant medical field),<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2273\"><strong data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2270\">Patient consent forms<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2305\"><strong data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2298\">Witness statements<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2357\"><strong data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2354\">Documents related to the treatment process<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2666\"><strong>The expert report serves as the primary piece of evidence in assessing malpractice claims in Turkey.<\/strong> The court requests that the <strong data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2504\">expert clarify<\/strong> whether the doctor\u2019s conduct was in <strong data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2578\">accordance with medical standards<\/strong> and whether a <strong data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2608\">causal link<\/strong> exists between the intervention and the resulting harm.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-_Statute_of_Limitations_in_a_Medical_Malpractice_Compensation_Lawsuit_in_Turkey\"><\/span>3- Statute of Limitations in a Medical Malpractice Compensation Lawsuit in Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"317\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"83\">The statute of limitations in medical malpractice compensation cases in Turkey<\/strong> varies depending on the <strong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"144\">legal nature of the relationship<\/strong> between the parties. These time limits are regulated under the <strong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"245\">Turkish Code of Obligations (TCO)<\/strong> and play a <strong data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"314\">crucial role in protecting the right to bring a claim<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"411\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_Statute_of_Limitations_for_Liability_Arising_from_Mandate_Agency_Contracts_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"411\">a. Statute of Limitations for Liability Arising from Mandate (Agency) Contracts in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"574\">In <strong data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"456\">treatment-based medical relationships<\/strong>, the statute of limitations is <strong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"506\">five (5) years<\/strong> pursuant to <strong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"571\">Article 147\/5 of the Turkish Code of Obligations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"663\">Since the <strong data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"628\">mandate relationship is based on trust<\/strong>, this period begins to run from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"731\">The <strong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"725\">date on which the agent (doctor) renders an account<\/strong>, or<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"785\">The <strong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"782\">date the mandate relationship terminates<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"930\">This rule is particularly important in <strong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"871\">long-term and complex treatment processes<\/strong>, ensuring that patients\u2019 rights are protected over time.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1038\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"b_Statute_of_Limitations_for_Liability_Arising_from_Work_ServiceResult-Oriented_Contracts_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1038\">b. Statute of Limitations for Liability Arising from Work (Service\/Result-Oriented) Contracts in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1268\">In cases involving <strong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1104\">aesthetic procedures or cosmetic surgeries<\/strong>\u2014which are considered <strong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1144\">work contracts<\/strong> rather than medical treatments\u2014the statute of limitations is also <strong data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1229\">five (5) years<\/strong>, under <strong data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1265\">Article 147\/6 of the TCO<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1448\">However, if the <strong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1344\">aesthetic surgeon\u2019s fault constitutes gross negligence<\/strong>, the statute of limitations extends to <strong data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1405\">twenty (20) years<\/strong>, pursuant to <strong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1445\">Article 478 of the TCO<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1609\">This distinction is significant, as <strong data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1549\">complications in aesthetic surgeries may manifest over time<\/strong>, and a longer period allows for effective legal remedies.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1696\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"c_Statute_of_Limitations_for_Liability_Arising_from_Tort_Unlawful_Act\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1696\">c. Statute of Limitations for Liability Arising from Tort (Unlawful Act)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1846\">For claims based on <strong data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1735\">tort liability<\/strong>, the statute of limitations is regulated under <strong data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1832\">Article 72 of the Turkish Code of Obligations<\/strong> as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1953\"><strong data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1867\">Two (2) years<\/strong> from the date the injured party <strong data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1946\">learns of the damage and the liable person<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2063\"><strong data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1974\">Ten (10) years<\/strong> from the date the <strong data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2014\">act was committed<\/strong>, regardless of when the damage was discovered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2238\">These time limits are designed to <strong data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2119\">protect patients<\/strong>, particularly in cases where the <strong data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2235\">harm caused by a doctor\u2019s negligence or error appears only after several years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2418\"><strong>The statute of limitations in medical malpractice compensation claims in Turkey is of critical importance to prevent the<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2415\">loss of rights<\/strong>. Patients must act within these time limits to preserve their right to compensation, <strong>while doctors should be aware of these periods<\/strong> when assessing potential legal liability.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-_Competent_Court_in_a_Medical_Malpractice_Compensation_Lawsuit_in_Turkey\"><\/span>4- Competent Court in a Medical Malpractice Compensation Lawsuit in Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"286\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"42\">Medical malpractice lawsuits in Turkey<\/strong> <strong>may be heard before different courts depending on the<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"136\">legal grounds and the type of claim<\/strong>. Therefore, correctly determining <strong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"202\">jurisdiction and competence<\/strong> is crucial for ensuring that the case proceeds in accordance with procedural law.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"360\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_Competent_Court_in_Medical_Malpractice_Cases_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"358\">a. Competent Court in Medical Malpractice Cases in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"740\">As a general rule, <strong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"422\">medical malpractice lawsuits in Turkey<\/strong> must be filed before the <strong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"485\">court of the defendant\u2019s domicile<\/strong>. If there is more than one defendant, the case may also be filed before the court of <strong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"609\">any of the defendants\u2019 domiciles<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"613\" \/>This regulation aims to <strong data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"674\">facilitate procedural convenience<\/strong> for the parties and to <strong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"737\">guarantee the right to a fair trial<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"812\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"b_Competent_Court_in_Contract-Based_Lawsuits_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"810\">b. Competent Court in Contract-Based Lawsuits in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1208\">In <strong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"860\">contract-based medical malpractice cases in Turkey<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"885\">competent court<\/strong> is the one located in the <strong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"963\">place where the medical intervention took place<\/strong>. This is considered the place where the <strong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1048\">contractual obligations were performed<\/strong>. Especially in healthcare services, the <strong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1129\">location of the treatment facility<\/strong> where the procedure was carried out determines the <strong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1205\">venue of the lawsuit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1276\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"c_Competent_Court_in_Tort-Based_Lawsuits_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1274\">c. Competent Court in Tort-Based Lawsuits in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1354\">In <strong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1323\">tort-based medical malpractice lawsuits in Turkey<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1348\">competent court<\/strong> is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1418\">The court of the <strong data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1415\">place where the wrongful act occurred<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1484\">The court of the <strong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1478\">place where the damage was sustained<\/strong>, or<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1531\">The court of the <strong data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1528\">plaintiff\u2019s domicile<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1699\">This structure is designed to ensure <strong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1603\">justice is served effectively<\/strong>, taking into account the <strong data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1653\">location of the harm<\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1696\">residence of the injured party<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"2049\">Patients who suffer damages as a result of <strong data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1794\">errors or negligence in medical treatment<\/strong> may file lawsuits against the <strong data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1874\">relevant healthcare institution or the doctor in Turkey.<\/strong> Obtaining <strong data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1931\">professional legal assistance<\/strong> during this process is of <strong data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1978\">great importance<\/strong> for ensuring that the case is conducted properly and ends favorably. Determining the <strong data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2125\">competent court in medical malpractice cases in Turkey<\/strong> accurately is a <strong data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2169\">fundamental requirement<\/strong> for maintaining procedural integrity and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/online-legal-services\/\"><strong data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2242\">protecting the legal rights<\/strong><\/a> of the parties.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DEFINITION_OF_COSMETIC_MEDICAL_INTERVENTIONS_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span>DEFINITION OF COSMETIC MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS IN TURKEY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"440\"><strong data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"143\">Cosmetic Medical Interventions in Turkey refer to surgical and medical procedures chosen by individuals with the aim of improving, beautifying, or rejuvenating their appearance.<\/strong> These interventions are generally <strong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"332\">non-essential<\/strong> and performed based on personal aesthetic concerns, <strong>offering changes aligned with individual preferences.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"594\">Cosmetic interventions can be divided into two main categories: <strong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"537\">purely aesthetic procedures<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"591\">aesthetic procedures with functional benefits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"662\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Purely_Aesthetic_Medical_Interventions_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"660\">1. Purely Aesthetic Medical Interventions in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"955\"><strong>These are procedures aimed at improving a person\u2019s physical appearance, generally falling under the category of aesthetic surgery.<\/strong> Such interventions are carried out entirely for aesthetic concerns and do not involve <strong>a medical necessity.<\/strong> The most common purely aesthetic procedures include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1072\"><strong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"993\">Rhinoplasty (Nose Aesthetics):<\/strong> A surgical procedure aimed at correcting or improving the shape of the nose.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1168\"><strong data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1088\">Facelift:<\/strong> A surgical intervention designed to reduce wrinkles and correct sagging skin.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1279\"><strong data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1187\">Liposuction:<\/strong> A surgical procedure to remove excess fat from the body, thereby improving body contours.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1279\"><strong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"373\">Hair Transplantation:<\/strong> A surgical procedure to relocate hair follicles from one part of the body to another to treat hair loss and improve appearance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1392\">These procedures are performed based on personal choice and <strong>aesthetic concerns rather than medical necessity.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1465\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Therapeutic_Aesthetic_Medical_Interventions_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1463\">2. Therapeutic Aesthetic Medical Interventions in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1721\"><strong>Therapeutic aesthetic interventions are defined as procedures that both improve aesthetic appearance and provide functional benefits.<\/strong> These interventions aim to <strong>improve quality of life due to health-related issues<\/strong> such as trauma or congenital anomalies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1742\">Examples include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1946\"><strong data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1778\">Post-Trauma Reconstructions:<\/strong> Correction of deformities resulting from accidents or injuries, offering not only aesthetic improvements but also benefits for physical and psychological well-being.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"2144\"><strong data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1988\">Correction of Congenital Anomalies:<\/strong> Procedures such as cleft lip and palate repair, which deliver both aesthetic and functional advantages, improving appearance and facilitating daily life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2306\"><strong>Therapeutic aesthetic interventions<\/strong> offer significant benefits not only in terms of appearance but also in health, functionality, and overall quality of life.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Medical_Practice_and_Doctor_Errors_in_Aesthetic_Procedures_in_Turkey\"><\/span>3. Medical Practice and Doctor Errors in Aesthetic Procedures in Turkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"480\">In cosmetic medical interventions, medical errors may occur if healthcare professionals fail to meet <strong>professional obligations, disregard medical standards, or act without sufficient experience, diligence, and care.<\/strong> Such errors are defined in legal literature as <strong data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"477\">medical malpractice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"644\"><strong>Medical errors in cosmetic operations in Turkey can have serious consequences both for patient health and for legal liability.<\/strong> Below are the main examples of such errors:<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"711\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_Interventions_Performed_by_Unauthorized_Persons\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"709\">a. Interventions Performed by Unauthorized Persons<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"966\">Performing cosmetic interventions by individuals <strong>without adequate training and experience, or exceeding their scope of expertise<\/strong>, can lead to significant medical errors. This constitutes a serious violation of both medical ethics and legal obligations in Turkey.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1018\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"b_Insufficient_Patient_Information\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1016\">b. Insufficient Patient Information<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1341\">If the patient is not adequately informed about <strong>the method, scope, and potential risks of the intervention<\/strong>, their consent and approval may be considered legally invalid. In such cases, <strong>the lack of informed consent indicates that the healthcare professional has failed to fulfill their obligation of<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1338\">informed consent<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1391\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"c_Exceeding_the_Scope_of_Consent\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1389\">c. Exceeding the Scope of Consent<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1660\"><strong>Even if a patient consents to a procedure, they must be clearly informed about the scope and outcome of the intervention.<\/strong> If this boundary is exceeded, a medical error occurs. This is legally regarded as a <strong data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1619\">consent violation<\/strong> in treatment and cosmetic surgery law.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1712\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"d_Incorrect_Diagnosis_or_Treatment\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1710\">d. Incorrect Diagnosis or Treatment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1947\"><strong>Misdiagnosis before a cosmetic intervention or the application of an unnecessary treatment method may result in harmful outcomes for the patient.<\/strong> Such errors constitute serious legal liability under the scope of medical malpractice in Turkey.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1994\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"e_Negligence_and_Carelessness\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1992\">e. Negligence and Carelessness<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2271\">Failure to demonstrate <strong>the required diligence during an intervention, not complying with sterilization rules, or incorrectly performing a procedure<\/strong> directly constitutes medical malpractice in Turkey. Such negligence damages the patient\u2019s bodily integrity and triggers legal sanctions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2466\"><strong>In cases of medical malpractice in Turkey, healthcare professionals incur legal liability. This liability may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2524\"><strong data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2494\">Compensatory damages<\/strong> (to cover material losses),<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2607\"><strong data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2551\">Non-material damages<\/strong> (to address pain, suffering, and emotional distress),<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2667\"><strong data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2632\">Criminal liability<\/strong> (when legal conditions are met).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2910\">When statutory conditions are fulfilled, healthcare professionals may also face <strong data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2776\">criminal responsibility<\/strong>, and the patient or their legal representatives may<strong> file a medical malpractice claim for compensation in Turkey for the damages suffered.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/malpraktis-davalari-e1759832165118.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6000 size-us_800_400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/malpraktis-davalari-800x204.jpg\" alt=\"medical malpractice attorney in Turkey\" width=\"800\" height=\"204\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CONDITIONS_FOR_FILING_A_COMPENSATION_CLAIM_FOR_FAULTY_COSMETIC_SURGERY_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span>CONDITIONS FOR FILING A COMPENSATION CLAIM FOR FAULTY COSMETIC SURGERY IN TURKEY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"470\"><strong>In Turkey, for a compensation claim arising from a faulty cosmetic surgery to be accepted, certain fundamental conditions under Turkish law must be fulfilled together.<\/strong> These conditions are clearly recognized in legal doctrine and court rulings, and can be summarized as follows:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"521\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Faulty_Conduct_of_the_Physician\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"519\">1. Faulty Conduct of the Physician<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"678\">One of the essential conditions for <strong>a compensation claim in Turkey<\/strong> is the existence of faulty conduct by the physician. This may occur when the physician:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"724\"><strong>Fails to meet professional requirements,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"768\"><strong>Does not comply with medical standards,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"828\"><strong>Acts without sufficient experience, diligence, or care.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"961\">In this context, the physician\u2019s faulty conduct is defined as <strong>a faulty cosmetic operation<\/strong> and forms the basis of legal liability.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1009\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Harm_Suffered_by_the_Patient\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1007\">2. Harm Suffered by the Patient<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1206\">As a result of the physician\u2019s faulty conduct, <strong>the patient must have suffered harm to their material or moral integrity.<\/strong> This harm can be evaluated in both physical and psychological dimensions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1297\"><strong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1228\">Material harm:<\/strong> Treatment expenses, loss of income, additional surgery costs, etc.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1413\"><strong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1315\">Moral harm:<\/strong> Physical pain, violation of aesthetic integrity, psychological trauma, and loss of self-esteem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1493\">The harm suffered by the patient forms the basis for the compensation claim in Turkey.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1536\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Causal_Link_Causation\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1534\">3. Causal Link (Causation)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1706\">For compensation liability to arise in Turkey, <strong>there must be a direct causal link between the physician\u2019s faulty conduct and the harm suffered by the patient.<\/strong> That is:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1799\">If the physician had not acted faultily, the harm to the patient would not have occurred.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1903\">The existence of this link is determined by the courts based on expert reports and medical evidence.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"1956\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Illegality_Additional_Condition\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1954\">4. Illegality (Additional Condition)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2220\">In some cases, especially where informed consent has not been obtained or the patient has not been sufficiently informed, <strong>illegality constitutes a condition for a compensation claim in Turkey.<\/strong> This situation is regarded as a violation of the patient\u2019s consent boundaries.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2220\">For a compensation claim arising from a faulty cosmetic surgery in Turkey to be accepted, <strong data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2465\">the existence of the physician\u2019s faulty conduct, harm suffered by the patient, a causal link, and where applicable, illegality<\/strong> must be present together.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"181\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DETERMINATION_OF_COMPENSATION_AMOUNT_IN_MEDICAL_MALPRACTICE_CASES_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span>DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION AMOUNT IN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASES IN TURKEY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"428\"><strong>In Turkey, in compensation cases arising from medical malpractice, the amount of compensation awarded should not be considered as a means of enrichment.<\/strong> Compensation must be proportionate only to the harm caused by the faulty medical practice.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"566\"><strong>The determination of compensation amount in Turkey<\/strong> involves two main components: <strong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"536\">material compensation<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"563\">moral compensation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"664\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Determination_of_Material_Compensation_in_Medical_Malpractice_Cases_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"662\">1. Determination of Material Compensation in Medical Malpractice Cases in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"812\">Material compensation is determined <strong>to cover the financial losses and reductions in quality of life suffered by the injured party.<\/strong> This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"837\"><strong>Treatment expenses,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"859\"><strong>Medication costs,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"889\"><strong>Additional surgical fees,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"939\"><strong>Loss of earnings, and other economic damages.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1142\">The role of expert reports is significant in<strong> determining the amount of material compensation in Turkey.<\/strong> Previously, the PMF 1931 life table was used, but today the <strong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1128\">TRH 2010 life table<\/strong> <strong>is applied.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1464\">This life table provides a scientific basis for calculating compensation amounts by taking into account <strong>life expectancy, working life duration, and economic conditions.<\/strong> Therefore, in malpractice cases in Turkey, <strong>the amount of compensation is calculated according to the TRH 2010 life table and reflected in the court\u2019s decision.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1559\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Determination_of_Moral_Compensation_in_Medical_Malpractice_Cases_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1557\">2. Determination of Moral Compensation in Medical Malpractice Cases in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1794\">Moral compensation is a payment intended to address <strong>the emotional distress, pain, suffering, grief, and anguish experienced by the patient.<\/strong> Its primary purpose is to compensate for the emotional and psychological dimensions of harm.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"2044\"><strong>There is no objective calculation method for determining the amount of moral compensation in Turkey.<\/strong> Therefore, the amount is determined by the court judge, within the scope of <strong>judicial discretion, based on the specific circumstances of the case.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2143\">When <strong>determining the amount of moral compensation for medical malpractice in Turkey<\/strong>, the judge considers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2189\"><strong>The severity of the patient\u2019s suffering,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2265\"><strong>The duration and nature of the consequences of the faulty intervention,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2315\"><strong>The impact of the harm on the patient\u2019s life,<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2382\"><strong>The socio-economic status of the parties involved in the case.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2698\"><br data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2407\" \/><strong>The determination of compensation amounts in malpractice cases in Turkey<\/strong> is shaped by both the objective calculation of material damages and the judge\u2019s discretion in determining moral damages. In this process, <strong data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2674\">expert reports, life tables, and judicial precedents<\/strong> play a critical role.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MANDATORY_MEDIATION_IN_COMPENSATION_CASES_ARISING_FROM_FAULTY_AESTHETIC_OPERATIONS_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span>MANDATORY MEDIATION IN COMPENSATION CASES ARISING FROM FAULTY AESTHETIC OPERATIONS IN TURKEY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"633\">In Turkey, in <strong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"271\">compensation cases arising from faulty aesthetic operations<\/strong> performed in <strong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"320\">private healthcare institutions<\/strong> (such as private hospitals, medical centers, or doctors\u2019 offices), <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/mediation-process-in-turkey\/\">the mandatory mediation process<\/a><\/strong> holds a <strong data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"462\">significant legal position<\/strong>. Particularly for <strong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"528\">compensation cases filed in consumer courts<\/strong>, completing the <strong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"576\">mandatory mediation process<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"598\">prerequisite<\/strong> for proceeding with the lawsuit.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"699\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Purpose_and_Importance_of_Mediation_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"697\">1. Purpose and Importance of Mediation in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"1042\"><strong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"713\">Mediation<\/strong> <strong>is one of the alternative dispute resolution methods aimed at resolving conflicts between parties without resorting to court proceedings.<\/strong> In disputes within the field of <strong data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"902\">health law<\/strong>, such as <strong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"943\">faulty aesthetic operations<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"970\">mediation process<\/strong> allows both parties to <strong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1007\">save time<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1039\">minimize legal expenses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1287\"><strong>If a lawsuit is filed in Turkey<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1130\">without completing the mandatory mediation process<\/strong>, the case will be <strong data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1162\">dismissed<\/strong> due to the absence of this procedural requirement. This leads to <strong data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1253\">unnecessary time loss<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1284\">additional legal costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1352\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Legal_Basis_of_Mandatory_Mediation_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1350\">2. Legal Basis of Mandatory Mediation in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1740\">Under the Turkish legal system, pursuant to <strong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1426\">Law No. 6325 on Mediation<\/strong> and related regulations, <strong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1478\">mediation is mandatory<\/strong> before filing certain <strong data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1542\">compensation cases in consumer courts<\/strong>. Compensation claims arising from <strong data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1601\">aesthetic operations<\/strong> are generally assessed within the scope of <strong data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1660\">private law<\/strong> and, therefore, are subject to the <strong data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1727\">mandatory mediation process<\/strong> in Turkey.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1793\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Procedure_of_Mediation_in_Turkey\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1791\">3. Procedure of Mediation in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"2014\"><strong>In the mandatory mediation process in Turkey<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1859\">parties<\/strong> and the <strong data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1880\">mediator<\/strong> meet within the designated timeframes to <strong data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1965\">negotiate the resolution of the dispute<\/strong>. Proper completion of this process results in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2068\"><strong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2065\">Preservation of the right to file a lawsuit<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2143\"><strong data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2140\">Fulfillment of necessary conditions to initiate court proceedings<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2210\"><strong data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2207\">Avoidance of court proceedings if an agreement is reached<\/strong>,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2258\"><strong data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2255\">Reduction of legal costs and time loss<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2411\">If no agreement is reached during mediation, the injured party may file a lawsuit by submitting the <strong data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2395\">mandatory mediation certificate<\/strong> to the court.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2411\">The <strong data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2471\">mandatory mediation process<\/strong> in <strong data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2548\">compensation cases arising from faulty aesthetic operations in Turkey<\/strong> is <strong data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2576\">critically important<\/strong> both procedurally and substantively for the parties involved. This process provides an opportunity for <strong data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2714\">resolution between the parties<\/strong> while contributing to a <strong data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2791\">more effective and speedy resolution of disputes<\/strong> brought before the courts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"3199\">Therefore, <strong>before filing a lawsuit for damages arising from aesthetic interventions performed in private healthcare institutions in Turkey<\/strong>, it is <strong data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"2985\">essential<\/strong> to conduct the <strong data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3033\">mediation process thoroughly<\/strong>. Otherwise, the case may be <strong data-start=\"3062\" data-end=\"3075\">dismissed<\/strong> on the grounds of <strong data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3137\">failure to meet procedural requirements<\/strong>, resulting in the <strong data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3180\">loss of legal rights<\/strong> for the parties.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"147\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RIGHT_OF_FOREIGN_NATIONALS_TO_FILE_MALPRACTICE_CLAIMS_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span>RIGHT OF FOREIGN NATIONALS TO FILE MALPRACTICE CLAIMS IN TURKEY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"446\"><strong>In Turkey, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/turkish-citizenship\/\">foreign nationals<\/a> who suffer harm as a result of medical interventions have the right to file compensation lawsuits for malpractice.<\/strong> Furthermore, <strong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"415\">foreign nationals are not required to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/residence-permit-refusal-appeal-in-turkey\/\">residence permit<\/a> or any administrative authorization<\/strong> to file a lawsuit in Turkey.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"808\">According to <strong data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"528\">Law No. 5718 on Private International Law and Procedure (M\u00d6HUK)<\/strong>, the law applicable to disputes arising from torts is <strong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"636\">the law of the place where the tort was committed<\/strong>. In this context, <strong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"670\">Turkish law<\/strong> applies to damages arising from medical interventions performed in Turkey, and <strong data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"786\">Turkish courts have jurisdiction<\/strong> over such disputes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"973\">Therefore, <strong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"970\">foreign nationals who suffer malpractice in Turkey can file compensation lawsuits in Turkish courts under the same conditions as Turkish citizens<\/strong>. In this case, it is important for a foreign national considering filing a lawsuit to obtain the support of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbhukuk.com\/en\/practice-areas\/english-speaking-lawyer-in-turkey\/\">an English-speaking lawyer in Turkey<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"THE_IMPORTANCE_OF_WORKING_WITH_A_MEDICAL_MALPRACTICE_ATTORNEY_IN_TURKEY\"><\/span>THE IMPORTANCE OF WORKING WITH A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ATTORNEY IN TURKEY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Medical malpractice cases in Turkey are inherently complex and require careful navigation through a series of technical, procedural, and evidentiary challenges.<\/strong> The intricacies of these cases make them distinct from other types of legal disputes, and it is essential for individuals pursuing a <strong>malpractice lawsuit<\/strong> <strong>to work with an experienced attorney.<\/strong> Here are several key reasons why enlisting the help of a <strong>medical malpractice attorney in Turkey<\/strong> is crucial for a successful case:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Technical_Complexity_of_Medical_Malpractice_Lawsuit_in_Turkey\"><\/span>1. <strong>Technical Complexity of Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Medical malpractice claims<\/strong> <strong>often involve technical medical issues that require a deep understanding of medical practices, procedures, and standards.<\/strong> Establishing that the healthcare professional\u2019s actions deviated from these established standards is no simple task. <strong>Lawyers specializing in malpractice<\/strong> <strong>have the medical knowledge and connections to expert witnesses needed to interpret complex medical records, procedures, and expert testimony.<\/strong> They can provide the expertise required to effectively communicate these technicalities in court and ensure the patient\u2019s case is adequately presented.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Difficulty_in_Proving_Harm_in_Medical_Malpractice_Lawsuit_in_Turkey\"><\/span>2. <strong>Difficulty in Proving Harm in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>One of the biggest challenges in medical malpractice cases in Turkey is proving that harm or injury occurred as a result of a medical negligence.<\/strong> The burden of proof lies with the plaintiff, who must demonstrate, <strong>with sufficient evidence, that the healthcare provider&#8217;s actions directly caused the injury.<\/strong> This task can be particularly daunting when the damages are not immediately visible or are compounded by complex medical conditions. <strong>A skilled malpractice attorney in Turkey is essential to help gather medical records, reached experts, and establish a clear link between the alleged medical negligence and the injury sustained.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Complex_Procedural_Requirements_of_Medical_Malpractice_Lawsuit_in_Turkey\"><\/span>3. <strong>Complex Procedural Requirements of Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Turkey<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The procedural aspects of medical malpractice cases<\/strong> <strong>can be overwhelming.<\/strong> These cases involve <strong>intricate legal rules and timelines, including specific statutes of limitations, filing requirements, and deadlines for evidence submission.<\/strong> Failing to comply with any of these legal procedures could lead to the dismissal of the case, resulting in a loss of the right to seek compensation. <strong>A medical malpractice lawyer in Turkey<\/strong> is well-versed in these procedural rules and can guide the plaintiff through every step of the legal process, <strong>ensuring that critical deadlines are met and that the case remains on track.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Risk_of_Filing_in_the_Wrong_Court\"><\/span>4. <strong>Risk of Filing in the Wrong Court<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The jurisdiction and venue for medical malpractice cases are critical to the success of the<\/strong> <strong>malpractice lawsuit in Turkey.<\/strong> If the case is filed in the wrong court, <strong>it could lead to significant delays and wasted time<\/strong>, further complicating an already challenging situation. <strong>A medical malpractice attorney in Turkey<\/strong> <strong>knows which courts have the proper jurisdiction over a case and can ensure that the lawsuit is filed in the appropriate court from the outset<\/strong>, saving valuable time and preventing unnecessary setbacks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Negotiating_a_Fair_Medical_Malpractice_Settlement\"><\/span>5. <strong>Negotiating a Fair Medical Malpractice Settlement<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>In many malpractice cases, an out-of-court medical malpractice settlement is a possibility.<\/strong> However, negotiating a fair medical malpractice settlement requires a deep understanding of the case\u2019s value, <strong>the medical complexities involved, and the potential risks of going to trial.<\/strong> An experienced <strong>malpractice attorney in Turkey<\/strong> <strong>can effectively negotiate with insurance companies, opposing lawyers, and other parties involved to secure a settlement that adequately compensates for the injuries sustained<\/strong>, without settling for less than what the client is entitled to.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Medical malpractice claim process in Turkey is not only legally challenging but also emotionally taxing for those affected.<\/strong> Working with <strong>a malpractice lawyer in Turkey<\/strong> ensures that victims of medical negligence have a dedicated advocate on their side. <strong>From 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