Evolution of Jurisdiction in Medical Malpractice Cases in Hungary

In Hungary, in the period before political transition, 1989 and first years afterwards, a relatively small number of medical compensation lawsuits were initiated. However, enactment Health Act 1997 has gradually changed this made patient from previous vulnerable position to an equal partner with healers. As consequence, we can observe conscious consumer behaviour citizens relation healthcare services, so recently quality health services is more often being questioned.In judicial practice, rate patients winning was completely different compared current situation, majority cases ended dismissal their claims. The reason for lies which already exists during as well. Neither practice nor legal environment attempted counterbalance vulnerability at that time.However, changed, nowadays witness particularly strict establishment liability damages institutions frequent.The purpose article demonstrate how evolved over past 15-20 result, what currently observable trends have emerged. To achieve this, it essential examine extensively two preconditions civil law damages, namely causation fault, jurisdiction most aspect. Many factors uncertainty arise connection due uniqueness human body. outcome significantly influenced by court assesses party bears burden uncertainty.