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Today, Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) is legal in NSW – 18 months after the NSW
Mental Health and the Law – Key provisions of the Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW)
Birth injuries refer to injuries sustained in childbirth, either to the mother or child. Unfortunately,
A recent law case has ruled that a staff member of the Ageing and Disability
Choosing a retirement village is a big decision. There are 10 things to think about
Our Health and Medical Law team handles many medical negligence cases for our clients. We
Catherine Henry Lawyers’ expert Health Law team can help you if you have experienced poor
Weight loss surgery (or bariatric surgery) is gaining in popularity in Australia. Almost two-thirds (63%)
More Australians than ever are turning to surgery to shed unwanted weight. Australia’s battle with
This information sheet outlines the options available to those who wish to take legal action
Mental health care plans were introduced in the 2006 Federal budget. They were introduced to
What is an agreement for residential aged care? Once you have accepted a place at
In NSW, serious complaints about registered health practitioners can be prosecuted by the Health Care
The chances are that most registered medical practitioners will be the subject of a notification
Of the 9,637 pharmacists registered in NSW on 30 June 2019, there were only 320
Of the 109,957 registered nurses and midwives in NSW as at 30 June 2019, fewer
The chances are that most registered psychologists will be the subject of a notification (complaint)
In life and in death, blended families need to agree on the eventual financial outcome and
A Special Disability Trust (“SDT”) is a type of trust that can be created to
Catherine Henry Lawyers’ expert health law team is handling an increasing number of cases for
An available action against aged care facilities for the aggrieved resident or their family is
Most pregnancies end happily with a healthy mother and baby. Tragically, this is not always
When a mother sustains a gynaecological injury during childbirth, often the first emotion is not
The health care needs of prisoners differ to those of the general population. Access to
Gentamicin has been recognised for many years, at least since 1989, as a very efficacious
The chances are that most registered dentists and dental practitioners will be the subject of
Granny flats, retirement villages and manufactured home parks are just some of the accommodation options
Do we have – as some suggest – an aged care “crisis”? [1] We hear and
Sepsis is on the rise. There are three times as many cases of sepsis and
In NSW, abortion is legal – however this wasn’t always the case. Whilst abortion is
This information sheet outlines the options available to people who wish to make a complaint
This information sheet outlines the options available to people who wish to make a complaint
An enduring guardian is someone you appoint, at a time when you have capacity, to
Birth trauma refers to a wide variety of medical conditions – ranging from physical and
What is a Will? A Will is an official document that contains your instructions as
Confidentiality The duty of psychologists to maintain client confidentially is set out in the Australian
Anaesthesia is a medically induced state of unconsciousness and pain relief, used to help people
The death of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, is a reminder to us all
This information sheet outlines the options available to people who wish to make a complaint
Posthumous conception usually occurs when a widow attempts to access her late partner’s sperm to
When someone dies unexpectedly, a Coronial Inquest is sometimes held to understand the likely cause
Palliative care is care that seeks to improve the quality of life of people with
In cases of serious illness or where there has been an extremely traumatic injury it
Giving birth is a wonderful experience for many mothers, but not all births go smoothly
An Enduring Power Of Attorney is a document that enables you to appoint a person
An Enduring Power Of Attorney is a document that enables you to appoint a person
Cerebral Palsy is a physical disability that affects movement. It is a permanent life-long condition
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