Doctors not expected to inform patients of all complications: SMC

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Doctors are not expected to inform patients of all possible complications, the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) said yesterday. It follows concerns raised last week after a private orthopaedic doctor was fined $100,000 for not telling his patient about possible side effects...

 

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