Making an Aged Care Complaint
Do we have – as some suggest – an aged care “crisis”? [1] We hear and read media reports of a…
Sepsis on the rise
Sepsis is on the rise. There are three times as many cases of sepsis and almost twice as many Australians…
Health professional misconduct – Dr Peter Petros
This information sheet outlines the options available to people who wish to make a complaint - or take legal action…
Health professional misconduct – Dr Richard Reid
This information sheet outlines the options available to people who wish to make a complaint - or take legal action…
What is Birth Trauma and what legal options are available?
Birth trauma refers to a wide variety of medical conditions – ranging from physical and emotional damage to the mother…
Release of Counselling Records
Confidentiality The duty of psychologists to maintain client confidentially is set out in the Australian Psychological Society (APS) Code of…
Health professional misconduct – Dr Leslie Blackstock
This information sheet outlines the options available to people who wish to take legal action or make a complaint against…
Anaesthetic Negligence
Anaesthesia is a medically induced state of unconsciousness and pain relief, used to help people to undergo surgery. Anaesthesia may…
Health professional misconduct – Dr Emil Gayed
This information sheet outlines the options available to people who wish to make a complaint - or take legal action…
Posthumous Conception
Posthumous conception usually occurs when a widow attempts to access her late partner’s sperm to use in Assisted Reproductive Treatment…
When will a Coronial Inquest be held?
When someone dies unexpectedly, a Coronial Inquest is sometimes held to understand the likely cause and manner of death. The…
Palliative Care
Palliative care is care that seeks to improve the quality of life of people with a terminal illness. It aims…