Dutton - Medical Malpractice in SA

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Medical Malpractice in South African Law
7. The defendant’s conduct as set out in paragraphs 6.1. to 6.2 caused 7 the
plaintiff to suffer renal failure which resulted in localised brain damage and
loss of vision, as a result of which the plaintiff:
7.1 experienced permanent loss of the amenities of life [details of damages as
required by the relevant rules of court]; 8
7.2 incurred medical expenses by consulting a private medical practitioner
for treatment [details of damages as required by the relevant rules of court]. 9
8. In the premises the defendant is liable to pay the sum of [quantum] to the
plaintiff.
9. Notwithstanding written demand delivered to the defendant on [details], the
defendant has failed to pay the sum claimed to the plaintiff.
WHEREFORE [etcetera …]
7
See ch 5 above and, regarding factual causation, esp para 5.2.
8
See ch 3 above and esp paras 3.17–3.18.
9
See ch 3 above and esp paras 3.9–3.10.