Solicitor for Medical Law in Lija

My doctor in Malta has recommended a specific treatment for a condition I have, but I have genuine personal reservations about it and would prefer not to proceed, at least not yet. Do I actually have the right to decline a recommended treatment, or could this create problems for my ongoing care?

I was recently a patient at a hospital in Malta and I feel I was discharged prematurely, before I was genuinely ready to safely manage on my own, despite raising concerns at the time. What rights do I actually have in a situation like this, and is there anything I could have done differently?

I’m considering treatment at a private medical clinic in Malta and, separately, I’m also curious as someone interested in the industry, whether private healthcare providers here are actually required to hold a specific government licence to legally operate, or whether this is more loosely regulated.

I’m about to undergo a medical procedure in Malta and I want to understand what my rights actually are regarding being properly informed about the risks and alternatives beforehand, and whether a doctor is legally required to obtain my genuine informed consent before proceeding.

I had a concerning experience with a doctor in Malta during a recent medical consultation, where I believe their conduct fell well below what I’d expect from a healthcare professional. I want to formally raise this, but I’m not sure who the right authority actually is, or how the process works.

I’m due to receive ongoing treatment at a public hospital in Malta, and I’d strongly prefer to be treated by a specific doctor I have confidence in, based on a previous positive experience. I want to understand whether patients actually have the right to request a specific practitioner within the public healthcare system, or whether this is entirely at the hospital’s discretion.

A close family member of mine in Malta recently passed away, and I want to obtain a copy of their medical records to better understand the circumstances surrounding their treatment and death. Am I actually entitled to access these records as a surviving family member?

I work at a hospital in Malta and I’ve witnessed practices I believe are genuinely unsafe for patients, but I’m hesitant to report this formally due to concerns about potential retaliation against me professionally. What legal protections would actually apply if I decided to raise this concern through proper channels?