South African health departments have billions of rands in contingent liabilities from medical negligence cases.A new court ruling has overturned the common practice of paying out large lump sums for medical negligence cases against the state.
The Bisho High Court ruling, which may set a precedent for medical negligence cases, goes against the established practice of paying lump sums"on a once and for all basis" administered by a trust. "We are overwhelmed by this positive outcome. We are humbled by the court’s judgment and will endeavour to provide the necessary care to the patient," said provincial head of health, Dr Rolene Wagner.
for the year to end-March 2021. The Eastern Cape had the highest number of outstanding cases, with a potential total cost of R4 billion.The province's health service was sued by the child's mother, who argued that negligence at his birth caused him to develop cerebral palsy, intellectual impairment and epilepsy.
This left only the question of damages for future medical needs. While the plaintiff argued for a lump sum, the defence said two public sector hospitals near his home could provide him with the care he needs. And if the hospitals were unable to, he could be referred to the private sector.Former employee used proximity to ex-MEC to defraud Eastern Cape health dept of R23m, court finds
_Business Good ruling, this country is taking on the “sue culture” for free money. I have seen bystanders fall over next to an accident scene so they can be hospitalised and rip off the RAF… get your health sorted and live on !
_Business To funny
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_Business That’s a life sentence to more bad treatment and negligence.
_Business Haaibo.... What is compensation kante?