Joyce N. Eseni

Medical Lawyer and Hospital Administrator

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•Must document every step of the process.

*RESTRICTION (Patient Prevails):
•Duty to treat overrides his objection in medical emergencies
•Objections cannot be used as a tool for discrimination
•Must never abandon a patient

Objections cannot be raised out of mere convenience

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The law understands the need for a healthcare professional to opt out of certain procedures, thus exercising a right to refuse care.
In healthcare delivery, balancing personal moral convictions with professional duties is a delicate act.

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*RESPONSIBILITY (Healthcare Professional’s Duty):
•Must declare his objection early and in writing.
•Obligated to provide neutral, objective information to the patient.
•Must refer the patient to a willing colleague to ensure continuity of care.

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*RIGHT (Healthcare Professional is Protected):
•Right to refuse to participate in acts that violate his personal conscience.
•Protection is grounded in law and professional codes.
•Strictly personal, never institutional.
•Not a blanket license to refuse care.

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To navigate this legally and ethically, we look at “The 3 R’s: Right, Responsibility, and Restriction.”

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Conscientious Objection allows healthcare providers to step back from certain procedures that violate their deeply held moral or religious
belief, but it is never an absolute privilege.

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Come ready to learn, network, exchange ideas and explore new opportunities at the intersection of law, business and innovation.

See you in Lagos!

#LegalBusinessConference #LegalBusinessNetwork #HealthTech #MedicalLaw #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #MedicoLegalAwareness

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I am delighted to participate as a panellist at the 7th Edition of the Legal Business Conference, organised by the Legal Business Network, under the theme: “Law, Commerce & Creativity: Unlocking New Frontiers in Health, Sports & Fashion Law.”

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I warmly encourage lawyers, healthcare professionals, technology innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, fashion and sports industry stakeholders, and all interested participants to register and be part of this important conversation.

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The session will be moderated by Otunba Laolu A. Osanyin.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 20 October 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. prompt
📍 Venue: Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Victoria Island, Lagos.

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Other distinguished speakers on Panel Session One include:
Otunba Laolu A. Osanyin, LL.M, MCLM, CHP;
Peter Bunor;
Dr. Eyiuche S.I. Ahanwa; and
Dr. Emmanuel Onyenuche, alongside yours truly, Joyce N. Eseni, 2nd Vice Chair, Medicine & Law Committee, NBA-Section on Legal Practice.

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I will join distinguished professionals to discuss “Navigating Health Tech Regulation and Investment in Nigeria: Legal Pathways to Sustainable Healthcare Innovation,” exploring legal and regulatory pathways for responsible health technology innovation and investment.

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@e_c_hannah Many thanks and more blessings, Hannah.

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GRACE UPON GRACE - John 1:16
"For from His fullness I have all received, grace upon grace"
I woke to a new year! This is the glory of the Lord.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

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Let us build a more informed society where patients know their rights and healthcare professionals understand their legal responsibilities.

-JOYCE N. ESENI, ESQ.
2nd Vice Chairman
Medicine & Law Committee,
NBA-Section on Legal Practice

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UNDERSTANDING MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE
This is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the law and promote safer healthcare practices.

📅 Date: TODAY Friday, 16th October 2026
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM WAT
💻 Venue: Google Meet

🔗 JOIN VIA THIS LINK: https://t.co/xLRs1zskra

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Join us today as we explore medical negligence, patients’ rights, and the legal responsibilities of healthcare professionals. This is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the law and promote safer healthcare practices.

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@JessicaOkeke18 🤣🤣Come to think of it, what can one do about it? Definitely nothing on social media. There are 1001 reasons she posted him. If his associations bring me embarrassment, he should take steps to sort me out. Accord me due respect or I respect myself and do the needful.

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Congratulations to all the distinguished honorees. May this honor inspire you to even greater service to the profession and our dear nation.

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I am immensely proud to join the Nigerian Bar Association in congratulating the newly sworn-in Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN).