Infant death ruling fuels debate over protections for essential care doctors

A court ruling holding a hospital responsible for the brain damage of a premature infant has reignited long-standing debate over legal protections for doctors in essential medical fields. It was reported last week that a civil court ordered a Seoul-based hospital to pay 315 million won ($209,000) in damages, citing delayed surgical treatment. The ruling has renewed attention on lawmakers’ ongoing efforts to introduce institutional safeguards aimed at reducing doctors' legal liabilities. However,

By The Korea Herald