What factors will affect the amount of private compensation for medical disputes?
[Lawyer's reply] The determination of the amount of private compensation for medical disputes usually needs to consider the following key factors: first, the severity of the damage consequences. The actual degree of injury suffered by the patient is the most important consideration, including direct economic losses such as treatment costs, follow-up rehabilitation costs, loss of work delay, and disability rating results. If serious sequelae or permanent disabilities are caused, the amount of compensation will naturally be higher. The second is the degree of medical fault. It is necessary to assess whether the hospital or doctor has obvious mistakes in the process of diagnosis and treatment, such as diagnostic errors, surgical errors, improper medication, etc. The more obvious the fault, the greater the liability, and the amount of compensation will increase accordingly. The third is the level of local economy and compensation standards for similar cases. The compensation standard varies in different regions, usually referring to the compensation amount range of similar local cases. The fourth is the negotiation between the two sides. In the process of privacy, patients' demands, sufficiency of evidence, negotiation skills, etc. will affect the final result. The attitude and willingness of the hospital to compensate are also important. Finally, the cost of follow-up treatment should be considered. If the patient needs long-term treatment or rehabilitation, this part of the cost should also be included in the compensation scope. It is suggested that you can collect complete medical records, expense lists and other evidence first, and apply for medical accident identification if necessary. If you plan to go private, you can first determine a reasonable psychological expected price, and then strive for the best result through negotiation. If the negotiation fails, legal procedures shall be considered.