In a medical liability dispute in Fujian, the court ruled that the hospital must compensate the patient for various losses totaling 86 ten thousand yuan.

In 2023, Month 10, Plaintiff Chen sought medical attention at the Defendant Hospital in Xiamen due to abdominal pain and was diagnosed with acute appendicitis. The hospital performed an appendectomy on the plaintiff. Post-surgery, the plaintiff experienced severe abdominal pain, bloating, and fever. Examination revealed intestinal perforation and infection, leading to diffuse peritonitis. The hospital conducted a second surgical intervention. The plaintiff was hospitalized for 90 days, incurring medical expenses of 26 ten thousand yuan. According to the medical malpractice appraisal by the Xiamen Medical Association, the defendant hospital committed errors during the diagnosis and treatment process, including improper surgical techniques, inadequate postoperative monitoring, and unreasonable treatment plans. These errors directly caused the plaintiff's severe postoperative complications. The hospital bears primary responsibility, with a fault participation rate of 80%. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the hospital, seeking compensation totaling 86 ten thousand yuan for medical expenses, lost wages, nursing fees, transportation costs, meal allowances during hospitalization, nutritional supplements, disability compensation, and mental distress damages.

The court ruled that the defendant, a certain hospital in Xiamen City, shall compensate the plaintiff, Chen, for all losses totaling 86 ten thousand yuan within ten days from the effective date of this judgment. The defendant shall bear all litigation and appraisal costs for this case.