Dr. AMERTI REFISSA, Healthcare & Medico-Legal Issues Consultant
Dr. Amerti Refissa, a committed physician and nutrition expert, serves as Makkobilli's part-time consultant for healthcare and medico-legal matters. Over the course of her career, Dr. Amerti has held various positions within healthcare environments, notably at Zewditu Memorial Hospital and Adama General Hospital. Possessing more than 5 years of professional experience, Dr. Amerti holds a medical degree (MD) from Mekelle University College of Health Sciences and a specialization in nutrition (MPH in Nutrition) from Sante Medical College. This diverse educational background equips her with a comprehensive understanding of legal challenges and intricacies that often arise in the realms of healthcare services and medical practices.
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AddressEthio China friendship street Assembly Building(on the Opposite side of Wengelawit Building) 4th floor, Addis Ababa,Ethiopia
Biography
Overview
Dr. Amerti Refissa is a devoted general practitioner and nutrition expert who has served in various capacities within hospital settings, including her role as a “Clinical Governance and Quality Control Officer” at Zewditu Memorial Hospital. Her experience in this position has honed her ability to identify instances of medical malpractice, such as misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication errors, and other forms of negligence. It has also familiarized her with the established standard of care, the legal responsibilities regarding patient confidentiality, medico-legal complexities concerning end-of-life care decisions, accurate documentation practices for legal compliance, and more.
In her capacity as a physician, Dr. Amerti recognizes the importance of obtaining informed consent from patients to mitigate legal liability. She ensures that patients have a thorough understanding of the risks, benefits, and alternatives associated with a medical procedure before providing their consent.
Beyond her role as a “healthcare & medico-legal issues consultant” at Makkobilli, Dr. Amerti currently serves as a “Clinical Governance and Quality Control Officer” at Zewditu Memorial Hospital and holds the positions of a “General Manager” and a “Nutrition Specialist” at Elpida Nutrition and Wellness PLC.
Education
MD (Medical Doctor), from Mekelle University College of Health Science (Mekelle, Ethiopia) (2019)
MPH in Nutrition, From Sante Medical College, (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) (2023)
Languages
English
Amharic
Afaan Oromoo
Selected Experience
Clinical Governance and Quality Control Officer | June 2021-Present | Zewditu Memorial Hospital
Staff Physician | July 2020-August 2021 | Zewditu Memorial Hospital
Cough Clinic Physician | October 2019-June 2020 | Zewditu Memorial Hospital
Physician (OPD & ART) | July 2019-October 2019 | Adama General Hospital
Areas of Practice
Human Rights and Access to Healthcare
Healthcare Services Regulatory Compliance
Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
Reproductive & Sexual Health Rights
Nutrition & Wellness
Sectors
Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
NGOs, Charities & Societies
Foods & Beverages
Research Outputs
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Preconception Nutritional Care and Associated Factors among Health Care Workers at Selected Health Facilities under Addis Ababa Health Bureau, Graduate thesis at Sante Medical College (2023) (Selected as the best research of the year)