Court dismisses Eastern Cape woman suing Dr after claiming abortion left her permanently sterile
The Eastern Cape High Court dismissed a medical negligence lawsuit filed by a woman who claimed a botched abortion left her sterile. The judge ruled that the plaintiff failed to prove liability against the specific doctor sued, as the procedure was performed by a locum doctor.
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Illustrates the complexities of medical liability and the legal distinction between primary practitioners and locum staff in healthcare settings.
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