RadX Moderator April 1, 2019 Share April 1, 2019 RIP Cancer patient dies before getting payment from CGH after winning case on appeal https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/cancer-patient-dies-before-getting-payment-from-cgh-after-winning-case-on-appeal?xtor=CS3-18&utm_source=STiPhone&utm_medium=share&utm_term=2019-04-01%2014%3A04%3A33 Premium article Wait for the free versio This is the case reported earlier https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/changi-general-hospitals-negligence-caused-delay-lung-cancer-patients-diagnosis-apex-court ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator April 1, 2019 Author Share April 1, 2019 Ms Noor Azlin Abdul Rahman, who won her fight against Changi General Hospital (CGH) for not detecting her cancer early, lost her battle with the disease on Monday morning (April 1). She was 39 years old and suffering from fourth stage lung cancer. In February, the Court of Appeal found the hospital negligent in its care and directed CGH "to consider the possibility of settlement in the interests of expediency and resolution The hearing was scheduled for April 1, but Ms Noor Azlin died before it could commence. Her cousin, who wanted to be known only as Ms Norushikin, said Ms Noor Azlin had been feeling very sick for the past two days and became breathless on Sunday afternoon. Her funeral was held early on Monday. The Court of Appeal ruled that CGH had been negligent in not putting in place a system that ensures proper follow-up of radiological results and managing of patients. This caused a delay in the diagnosis of Ms Noor Azlin's lung cancer. It was revealed that radiologists had twice recommended follow-up appointments after X-rays of her chest were done. But both these recommendations were dismissed by the doctors involved. The names of the doctors who made those decisions were not on record, nor were their reasons for doing so. The court was scathing in its comments about the hospital's "serious inadequacies" in ensuring proper follow-up procedures for patients. As a result of her case, CGH changed some of its operations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH1667 Hypersonic April 1, 2019 Share April 1, 2019 The names of the doctors who made those decisions were not on record, nor were their reasons for doing so. Why can't the name of the doctors be reveal ? Did they receive any disciplinary action ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angcheek Hypersonic April 1, 2019 Share April 1, 2019 Most doc just doing a salary job... just follow books , procedure , sop .... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH1667 Hypersonic April 1, 2019 Share April 1, 2019 Most doc just doing a salary job... just follow books , procedure , sop .... i would agree, but i also believe many doctors are really passionate about the well-being of their patient. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angcheek Hypersonic April 1, 2019 Share April 1, 2019 i would agree, but i also believe many doctors are really passionate about the well-being of their patient.Maybe the older ones ... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSP415 Supersonic April 1, 2019 Share April 1, 2019 RIP lady and sincere condolences to the bereaved family. She made her death count. Because of her case, "CGH changed some of its operations". And i pray none of the changes is a new and airtight disclaimer form to make late discovery of such cancer cells "an act of god" per se. And i hope CGH will make the payment to her estate to be paid out according to her will, if any. I mean, no cheque to be made payable to Bank of Departed. Young. 39 years old. A fighter. Safe ride and take good care of health ya, ears included. Cheers 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fu11thr0tt1e Turbocharged April 1, 2019 Share April 1, 2019 Most doc just doing a salary job... just follow books , procedure , sop .... Let me revise ur sentence. Most doc in Singapore are just doung a salary job... just follow bokks, procedures, sop.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ct3833 Supersonic April 1, 2019 Share April 1, 2019 Why can't the name of the doctors be reveal ? Did they receive any disciplinary action ? it looks to me like , yes there was a doctor but there was no name in the records. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inlinefour Twincharged April 1, 2019 Share April 1, 2019 Maybe the older ones ... Yishun Poly and KTPH syt xmm doctors all super good 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic April 1, 2019 Share April 1, 2019 (edited) Hope at least her parents can have the payout to take care of their needs. Let me revise ur sentence. Most doc in Singapore are just doung a salary job... just follow bokks, procedures, sop.... 30-40 years ago is wild wild west. The doctor can cure you or have some less ethical or shoddy practice habits. Now every small thing also got best practice or guidelines. Now moh even going to issue legally binding guidelines on consent taking. So after this round, u don't follow, means good luck to you. Now this has nothing to do even with clinical work. It's just administrative cover your ass. And under a previous ruling, we are obliged to tell you all treatment options even if they are not suitable for you. So partly behaving like a lawyer is also going to be the norm. Measuring kpi and outcomes modify behaviour. That's a fact. U give an exam, we will pass the exam lor. Edited April 1, 2019 by Lala81 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator April 1, 2019 Share April 1, 2019 it is always better to go for second opinion if you feel that something is not right. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeder Hypersonic April 1, 2019 Share April 1, 2019 Yishun Poly and KTPH syt xmm doctors all super good 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic April 1, 2019 Share April 1, 2019 so the myth of CGH still valid for now..... RIP to the deceased. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic April 2, 2019 Share April 2, 2019 it is always better to go for second opinion if you feel that something is not right.Yeah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator April 2, 2019 Share April 2, 2019 Yeah. and dun always trust the first opinion even if it come from a private clinic/doctor/specialist, second opinion can come from public hospital. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ct3833 Supersonic April 2, 2019 Share April 2, 2019 Yishun Poly and KTPH syt xmm doctors all super good ð Maximum TLC no horse run ððð Including massage ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ender Hypersonic April 2, 2019 Share April 2, 2019 so the myth of CGH still valid for now..... RIP to the deceased. This case surely strentgthen their 'reputaiton'. i.e. CGH = Cannot Go Home. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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