Health law knowledge has in fact increased amongst Nigerian patients and their families, the rush in medical tourism has allowed patients to compare standards of treatment given in Nigeria with those rendered in other countries. That is why we are happy that a Nigerian lawyer, has been appointed as the lead of the Global Panel of Health Law Experts by the American College of Legal Medicine.
Laolu Osanyin’s appointment into the prestigious group was at the 55th Annual Conference of the American College of Legal Medicine.
Also appointed into the Global Panel of Health Law Experts was Prof Kate Diesfeld from New Zealand and Dr. Santosh kakade from India.
Speaking as a guest speaker at the conference with the presentation of a paper titled: ‘The Development of Health Law in Nigeria- The Open Season of Malpractice Suits’, Osanyin opined that there is a new medico-legal environment in Nigeria, evidenced by the steady and consistent increase in petitions and litigation against Nigerian doctors.
Mr. La-olu Osanyin is the Course Director of the Medicolegal Department of Medical Tutors Ltd which is accredited by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria as a Continuous Professional Development Provider. He also serves on the Editorial Board of Medical Malpractice Law Report published under the authority of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
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