A 58-minute delay for a blood transfusion severely damaged her brain from oxygen deprivation, leading to her vegetative state. "This is a civil case and the settlement means that the authority will compensate for clinical liabilities in this medical blunder," the father said. When asked if he was satisfied with the settlement, he said: "No amount of money would ever make me satisfied. He noted that the settlement could probably fund Chau's future medical expenses but he was more concerned that Chau's daily life and after-life arrangements would be left unattended. I don't know if I can hug Tin-yu eight or 10 years from now," the teary father said.

Source: The Standard October 11, 2023 01:10 UTC