Abstract
In Libya medical responsibility has always been a very delicate issue particularly in relation to medical negligence dealt with under common law. Lawyers are aware that certain matters are unique to the medical profession and do not apply to legal situations involving other professions.
A law on medical responsibility was enacted in 1986 in Libya. This Act was named “Act on Medical Responsibility” or Act 17 for the year 1986”. It consists of 38 Articles and deals with the subject of medical responsibility according to the Libyan Law. Certain provisions concerning ethical issues are made according to Islamic rules and tradition.
In this paper, an attempt has been made to translate the Act into English. The author has tried to convey meanings in a way that English speaking persons would find easy to understand.
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