Solicitor for Medical Law in Tarxien

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 dental procedure in Malta that I believe went badly wrong, causing lasting problems. I want to understand whether dentists are actually held to a similarly serious legal standard as medical doctors when something goes wrong, or whether dental treatment is regulated more loosely.

I believe I suffered harm as a result of what I consider to be negligent medical treatment I received in Malta, and I’m considering pursuing a legal claim. I want to understand, generally, what I would actually need to demonstrate for a medical negligence claim like this to succeed.

I received care from a nurse during a hospital stay in Malta, and separately from paramedics during an ambulance transfer, and I have concerns about aspects of the care provided by both. I want to understand whether these other healthcare professionals are held to the same kind of legal accountability as doctors, or whether different standards or rules actually apply to them.

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?

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’m an EU citizen visiting Malta temporarily, not a resident, and I’m wondering what my actual rights are regarding accessing Malta’s public healthcare system if I needed medical treatment during my stay, as opposed to needing to rely entirely on private healthcare or travel insurance.

I want to obtain a full copy of my medical records from a hospital in Malta where I received treatment some time ago. I’m not sure whether I actually have a clear legal right to request this, or whether it’s entirely up to the hospital’s discretion whether to provide them.