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ARTICLE · 15 SEPTEMBER 2025

Language Barriers In Medical Malpractice Claims Turkey

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Turkey, and especially Istanbul, has become a popular place for medical tourism. Many people travel here for treatments like hair transplants, dental work...

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Ugur Kapıcıoğlu
Ugur Kapıcıoğlu
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Turkey, and especially Istanbul, has become a popular place for medical tourism. Many people travel here for treatments like hair transplants, dental work, and cosmetic surgery. Most patients are happy with their results, but some face problems because of negligence or malpractice. If something goes wrong, the next step is often filing a medical malpractice claim in Turkey, which can be difficult in a different language and legal system.

For many international patients, one of the biggest obstacles is the language barrier. Communication issues can lead to misunderstandings about procedures, uninformed consent, and ultimately, difficulty navigating the Turkish legal system. In this article, we break down how language barriers impact medical malpractice cases, what victims can do about it, and how legal experts like Oran Partners support foreign clients in seeking justice.

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