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My doctor committed a fault: what remedies do I have?

The civil liability of the healthcare professional (doctor, dentist, physiotherapist, etc.) generally stems from the mandate (art. 394 et seq. CO). The professional has a duty of DILIGENCE (art. 398 al. 2 CO): he must provide services in accordance with the rules of medical art at the time of…

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