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Q&A: NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying
Today, Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) is legal in NSW – 18 months after the NSW
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Mental Health and the Law
Mental Health and the Law – Key provisions of the Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW)
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Maternal Birth Trauma – Birth Injury (to mother)
Birth injuries refer to injuries sustained in childbirth, either to the mother or child. Unfortunately,
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Case Study: NCAT rules that Ageing and Disability Commissioner can make Guardianship Applications
A recent law case has ruled that a staff member of the Ageing and Disability
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Q&A: Changes to Australian family law in 2024
The Australian Government has made significant reforms to Australia’s family law system, particularly in relation
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10 things to consider when choosing a retirement village
Choosing a retirement village is a big decision. There are 10 things to think about
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Extra compensation for unnecessary medical or dental treatment
Our Health and Medical Law team handles many medical negligence cases for our clients. We
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Client Information Sheet – Dental Negligence
Catherine Henry Lawyers’ expert Health Law team can help you if you have experienced poor
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Weight Loss Surgery (also known as Bariatric Surgery)
Weight loss surgery (or bariatric surgery) is gaining in popularity in Australia. Almost two-thirds (63%)
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Chewing the fat on bariatric surgery
More Australians than ever are turning to surgery to shed unwanted weight. Australia’s battle with
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Health professional misconduct – Dr. Leslie Blackstock
This information sheet outlines the options available to those who wish to take legal action
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What are GP Mental Health Care Plans?
Mental health care plans were introduced in the 2006 Federal budget. They were introduced to
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Client Information Sheet: Agreements for Residential Aged Care
What is an agreement for residential aged care? Once you have accepted a place at
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Health Complaints Procedures
In NSW, serious complaints about registered health practitioners can be prosecuted by the Health Care
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Complaints about Medical Practitioners in NSW
The chances are that most registered medical practitioners will be the subject of a notification
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Complaints about Pharmacists in NSW
Of the 9,637 pharmacists registered in NSW on 30 June 2019, there were only 320
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Complaints about Nurses and Midwives in NSW
Of the 109,957 registered nurses and midwives in NSW as at 30 June 2019, fewer
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Complaints about Psychologists in NSW
The chances are that most registered psychologists will be the subject of a notification (complaint)
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In life and in death – Blended Families and Estate Planning
In life and in death, blended families need to agree on the eventual financial outcome and
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