The extent of harm can only be confirmed by the:
a. doctor in charge of medical case.
b. ward nurse responsible for the patient.
c. person who has been harmed.
d. all of the above.
c
Consider a surgeon who may remove the wrong ovary
and, realising the error, removes the correct one in the same
operation, leaving the patient without any ovaries. It is highly
likely that both litigation and media scrutiny may become a
reality. It is important to note that the extent of harm can
only be confirmed by the person who has been harmed.
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