This article analyses concept of the compensation for non-pecuniary damage suffered by patients under Lithuanian law, with particular emphasis on the no-fault compensation model introduced in 2020. It examines the extrajudicial compensation procedure before the Commission for the Determination of Damage to Patients’ Health, the point-based assessment system applied by the Commission, and its relationship with subsequent judicial review. The article identifies the main practical and systemic issues related to the clarity of the Commission’s decisions, the adequacy of non-pecuniary damage awards, and the balance of procedural rights between the parties involved. Furthermore, it highlights shortcomings in the current legal framework and proposes directions for improving the effectiveness of patient rights protection.
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