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Script Client Counselling
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Mawad:
Haafizah: introduce diri. Thank you for coming here today. We know you here to discuss
smtg important today, but bfr we get to that, we would like to know abt you.
Kakak Janet : Hello my name is ………., I came here to seek for some advice for my sister’s
who was suffer brain damage due to caused by her doctor’s negligence.
Mawad : I see, Can you please tell us more in regard to the situation that happen to your
sister? And do not feel worry because your confidentiality will be safe with us thru out this
session.
pregnant. But she wasnt ready for a child at that time. So she wanted an abortion. Dr Balwan
then explained that abortion was not for her wellbeing and it was illegal to do so under Penal
Code. Dr Balwan said that he had no personal obejction to do the abortion but his clinic was
lack of medical equitment and she had to be transported to a hospital in case of emergency.
But Janet insisted to do the abortion. During the operation, Dr Balwan negligently severed an
artery and Janet urgently requiring a blood transfusion. Due to the delay caused by the
ambulance trip, the transfusion could be given only three hours later at the hospital.
Aini : Thank you we will come back to u later so we can discussed about this beforehand we
consultant that will assist you today. Perkenalkan tiga2. So, can you please introduce ureslf
Haafizah : Can u plis share to us what happen on last December when Janet came to meet you
at ur clinic.
Dr Balwan : Last December, Janet came to my clinic, and I informed her that she was
pregnant. Then she told me that she wanted an abortion. I personally had no objection on her
decision, but I have explained to her that abortion is not good for her wellbeing and illegal
under the Penal Code. Moreover, I also acknowledged her that my clinic not adequately
equipped to deal with all possible complications from the abortion procedure. I told her that
she would have to be transported to a hospital in case of emergency. However, she insisted
me to proceed with the operation. During the operation, I severed an artery which resulted in
Janet urgently requiring a blood transfusion. The transfusion could be given only three hours
later at the hospital due to the delay caused by the ambulance trip. Consequently, Janet
Mawad : Did you admit that you has negligent in carrying out the operation?
Dr Balwan: Yes, I admit. But I has followed the established medical procedure.
Aini : Thank you Dr Balwan for your cooperation. It definitely help us with understanding
the facts in this case better and it can also help us establish a just conclusion. So is there
Mawad : Alright then. We will be discussed first and come back to you later
Balwan has breached his duty to treat as he acting negligently by severing Janet's artery
during the surgery and cause her to suffer with brain damage. So you and Janet can bring a
Manusia: Besides, you can also bring a claim against Dr Balwan under causation in law and
reasonable foresight test as Dr Balwan was liable for the overall Janet's brain damage
eventhough there are multiple factors that lead to the brain damage. Becase had he not
severed Janet's artery during the operation, Janet will not suffered serious brain damage.
Pastu panggil dr Balwan balik.
Manusia : Hi dr Balwan, nice to meet you again, so we have came to a conclusion about how
you can reduce your liability to Janet. Since you have admitted to being negligent in carrying
the operation, it is our duty to advise you on defence that you can use to reduce your liability.
Firstly, you can use Volenti non-fit injuria or in other word voluntary act by the plaintiff. This
is because the injury occurred was due to the voluntary act by Janet that really want to
perform the operation to be done on her even though you have told her before the operation
on the risk to perform the operation at your clinic because of lack of medical equipment.
Janet voluntarily gave consent to proceed with the operation even she had clearly
acknowledged the risk or injury that probably can be occurred while performing the
procedure.
Manusia : Other than that, you can also defence yourself under contributory negligence
against janet because she was failed to act reasonably to avoid damage in the first place since
she insisted to proceed with the operation even though she can reasonably foresee the risk or
injury.