Medical Malpractice in the Philippines: Legal Standards, Systemic Challenges, and Implications for Patient Safety

This research examines medical malpractice in the Philippines through a legal and medico ethical lens, focusing on standards of care, professional accountability, and patient protection. It analyzes civil, criminal, and administrative liabilities of healthcare providers, identifies systemic barriers to justice, and highlights gaps between legal doctrine and actual enforcement. The study contributes to medico legal scholarship by proposing reforms aimed at strengthening patient safety while maintaining fairness to medical professionals.