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

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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.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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.Enjoy unlimited access to ST's best work Subscribe Now

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