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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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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Iron infusions
Catherine Henry Lawyers’ expert health law team is handling an increasing number of cases for
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Negligence Action against Aged Care Facilities
An available action against aged care facilities for the aggrieved resident or their family is
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Claims for gynaecological injury during childbirth
When a mother sustains a gynaecological injury during childbirth, often the first emotion is not
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Gentamicin
Gentamicin has been recognised for many years, at least since 1989, as a very efficacious
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Making an Aged Care Complaint
Do we have – as some suggest – an aged care “crisis”? [1] We hear and
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Sepsis on the rise
Sepsis is on the rise. There are three times as many cases of sepsis and
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Health professional misconduct – Dr Peter Petros
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Health professional misconduct – Dr Richard Reid
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Release of Counselling Records
Confidentiality The duty of psychologists to maintain client confidentially is set out in the Australian
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Anaesthetic Negligence
Anaesthesia is a medically induced state of unconsciousness and pain relief, used to help people
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Health professional misconduct – Dr Emil Gayed
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Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy is a physical disability that affects movement. It is a permanent life-long condition
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Senate inquiry on Pelvic Mesh
A Senate inquiry into transvaginal mesh and related matters is currently under way. On 15
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How pelvic mesh affects women
Pelvic mesh is a loosely woven sheet which is used as either a permanent or
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Pressure sores
What are pressure sores? Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers or bed sores, are
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Attending a medico-legal appointment
As part of your claim, you will be required to attend a medico-legal appointment where
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Drugs
A medication or prescription error not only results in a person taking medication that is
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Resolving a Medical Dispute – Is litigation your only option?
Only a relatively small number of cases go to court. The majority are settled beforehand.
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Medical Negligence FAQs
What is a medical negligence claim? A medical negligence claim is a claim for compensation
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How to get your medical records
What are medical records? The clinical notes made by a doctor or hospital staff concerning
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Medication errors
Prescription or medication errors arise when the wrong medication or an incorrect dose of the
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Hormone replacement therapy
Various drugs collectively known as Hormone Replacement Therapy (“HRT”) have been recognised as effective treatments
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Genetic testing and screening during pregnancy
There are a number of diagnostic and screening tests available to the expectant mother. Some
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Informed Consent
In the eyes of the law, a person cannot consent to treatment unless they have
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Client Information Sheet – Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic surgery information sheet More people in Australia are turning to cosmetic surgery and cosmetic
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Cancer
Early detection of cancer is critical for obtaining a good prognosis and there are a
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Patient safety and clinical governance
The quality of healthcare and patient safety is an issue that concerns us all and one
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Gastric banding & weight loss surgery
Gastric banding is a procedure whereby a band is positioned around the upper portion of
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Dental negligence claims
Although the legal principles in pursuing dental negligence claims are no different to any other form of medical
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