CGH cancer case: Hospital says delay in diagnosis had little impact on patient's outcome

Ms Noor Azlin Abdul Rahman died in April last year after winning a court battle against Changi General Hospital. PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE - A delay in the diagnosis of a lung cancer patient at Changi General Hospital (CGH) had little impact on the outcome of her condition and the effectiveness of the treatment she received, said lawyers for the hospital.

The argument was made at a hearing, which started in the High Court on Monday (Aug 24), to assess the damages to be paid to the family of Ms Noor Azlin Abdul Rahman.

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