Is it permissible to file a lawsuit against the Ministry of Health and the doctor and receive financial compensation due to the father's death, which resulted from medical negligence following a surgical operation based on old scans?
Ruling on a specific incident or case requires examining its circumstances. Taking a picture a month ago might not differ from taking it a day ago in terms of diagnosis. To understand the conditions under which a doctor is liable or not liable, you can refer to Fatwas: 42639, 32688, 32420.
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