Kerajaan Malaysia & Ors v Bhaskaran. A/L P. Balakrishnan. [2024] MLJU 1637
Summary
In 2024, a 64-year-old man was awarded RM500,000 in damages after a prostate surgery left him with retrograde ejaculation and major depressive disorder.
He claimed he was not informed about the surgery’s risks, including retrograde ejaculation, or less invasive treatment options. Post-surgery, he experienced painful urination and an inability to ejaculate, causing emotional distress, humiliation, and being labeled impotent by his family. Hospital staff initially assured him the symptoms were normal, but a follow-up at Hospital Kuala Lumpur confirmed the complications were caused by the surgery.
The High Court in Shah Alam upheld the sessions court’s decision, ruling that the hospital failed to properly inform him of the risks and alternatives, breaching the principle of informed consent.
Compensation Received:
RM500,000.00:-
- RM150,000.00: Permanent disability due to retrograde ejaculation
- RM150,000.00: Major depressive disorder
- RM200,000: General damages.