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 6.3 caused 6 the
plaintiff to sustain radiographic burns, as a result of which the plaintiff:
7.1 experienced temporary pain and suffering and loss of the amenities of
life [details of damages as required by the relevant rules of court]; 7
7.2 incurred medical expenses by consulting a private medical practitioner
for a second opinion and treatment [details of damages as required by the
relevant rules of court]; and/or
7.3 [further injuries]
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 …]
6
See ch 5 above and, regarding factual causation, esp para 5.2.
7
See ch 3 above and esp paras 3.17 and 3.18.