Medical negligence lawsuits: 'Loss of chance' of better outcome flagged as vital point of law

Appeal against award in another case could impact outcome against CGH

Ms Noor Azlin Abdul Rahman, who brought a negligence suit against Changi General Hospital, died on April 1 before her lawyer's application for an interim payout was due to be heard in court. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN
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A five-judge Court of Appeal has reserved judgment in a landmark case earlier this year on whether compensation should be given to victims of medical negligence who might have had a better chance of survival had it not been for a flawed diagnosis or treatment process.

Lawyers say the outcome could have a bearing on any amount of damages in the medical negligence suit brought by Ms Noor Azlin Abdul Rahman against Changi General Hospital.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on April 03, 2019, with the headline Medical negligence lawsuits: 'Loss of chance' of better outcome flagged as vital point of law. Subscribe