Bahrain's medical malpractice investigation committees operate with full independence and are not subject to the authority of government hospitals or health centres, it has been revealed.
Health Minister Dr Jalila Al Sayyed gave the response in an official reply to a parliamentary question submitted by MP Jameel Hassan, who requested clarity on the role of government hospitals in probe committees, their power – if any – to suspend members, and the standards used to issue technical opinions .
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