Chapman v Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service [2022] QDC 271 (on JADE).
The plaintiff suffered a bowel injury during a laparoscopic hysterectomy in a hospital at Hervey Bay in mid-December 2015. It was surgically repaired the following day and she was required to wear a colostomy bag until late February 2016. Liability was been admitted but quantum remained in dispute.
Damages were assessed totalling about $200,000, with some debate on loss of earning capacity and on gratuitous care.
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