Civil Liability Regulation 2025
sch.3-sec.60Serious injury to the digestive system not caused by trauma
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sch.3-sec.60 Serious injury to the digestive system not caused by trauma
Examples of the injury 6 to 12 serious but short-term food poisoning causing diarrhoea and vomiting— diminishing over 2 to 4 weeks; and with some remaining discomfort and disturbance of bowel function and impact on sex life and enjoyment of food, over a few years constant abdominal pain, causing significant discomfort, for up to 18 months caused by a delay in diagnosis of an injury to the digestive system Comment about appropriate level of ISV An ISV at or near the top of the range will be appropriate if there is an adverse response to the administration of a drug that— requires admission to an intensive care unit; and does not cause any permanent impairment; and causes the need for ongoing drug therapy for life. An ISV in the upper half of the range will be appropriate if a chronic infection— requires prolonged hospitalisation and additional treatment; and will be resolved by antibiotic treatment within 1 year. An ISV at or near the bottom of the range will be appropriate if there is an adverse response to the administration of a drug that— requires admission to an intensive care unit; and does not cause any permanent impairment; and does not cause the need for ongoing drug therapy for life.