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Mental Health and the Law
Mental Health and the Law – Key provisions of the Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW)
Catherine Henry Lawyers
26 July 2021
Maternal Birth Trauma – Birth Injury (to mother)
Birth injuries refer to injuries sustained in childbirth, either to the mother or child. Unfortunately,
Linda Crawford
20 April 2021
Client Information Sheet – Dental Negligence
Catherine Henry Lawyers’ expert Health Law team can help you if you have experienced poor
Catherine Henry Lawyers
8 February 2021
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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25 November 2020
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Q&A: NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying
Today, Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) is legal in NSW – 18 months after the NSW
Catherine Henry Lawyers
27 November 2023
Chewing the fat on bariatric surgery
More Australians than ever are turning to surgery to shed unwanted weight. Australia’s battle with
Catherine Henry Lawyers
25 November 2020
Health professional misconduct – Dr. Leslie Blackstock
This information sheet outlines the options available to those who wish to take legal action
Catherine Henry
24 November 2020
What are GP Mental Health Care Plans?
Mental health care plans were introduced in the 2006 Federal budget. They were introduced to
Catherine Henry Lawyers
22 October 2020
Health Complaints Procedures
In NSW, serious complaints about registered health practitioners can be prosecuted by the Health Care
Catherine Henry
20 July 2020
Complaints about Medical Practitioners in NSW
The chances are that most registered medical practitioners will be the subject of a notification
Catherine Henry
19 July 2020
Complaints about Pharmacists in NSW
Of the 9,637 pharmacists registered in NSW on 30 June 2019, there were only 320
Catherine Henry
18 July 2020
Complaints about Nurses and Midwives in NSW
Of the 109,957 registered nurses and midwives in NSW as at 30 June 2019, fewer
Catherine Henry
17 July 2020
Complaints about Psychologists in NSW
The chances are that most registered psychologists will be the subject of a notification (complaint)
Catherine Henry
16 July 2020
Iron infusions
Catherine Henry Lawyers’ expert health law team is handling an increasing number of cases for
Catherine Henry Lawyers
10 June 2020
Stillbirth and neonatal death
Most pregnancies end happily with a healthy mother and baby. Tragically, this is not always
Linda Crawford
17 May 2020
Claims for gynaecological injury during childbirth
When a mother sustains a gynaecological injury during childbirth, often the first emotion is not
Linda Crawford
16 May 2020
Health care needs of prisoners
The health care needs of prisoners differ to those of the general population. Access to
Catherine Henry Lawyers
29 April 2020
Gentamicin
Gentamicin has been recognised for many years, at least since 1989, as a very efficacious
Catherine Henry Lawyers
28 April 2020
Complaints about Dentists in NSW
The chances are that most registered dentists and dental practitioners will be the subject of
Catherine Henry Lawyers
14 April 2020
Sepsis on the rise
Sepsis is on the rise. There are three times as many cases of sepsis and
Catherine Henry
10 March 2020
Access to abortion in NSW
In NSW, abortion is legal – however this wasn’t always the case. Whilst abortion is
Catherine Henry Lawyers
3 March 2020
Health professional misconduct – Dr Peter Petros
This information sheet outlines the options available to people who wish to make a complaint
Catherine Henry Lawyers
3 March 2020
Health professional misconduct – Dr Richard Reid
This information sheet outlines the options available to people who wish to make a complaint
Catherine Henry Lawyers
2 March 2020
What is birth trauma and what legal options are available?
Birth trauma refers to a wide variety of medical conditions – ranging from physical and
Catherine Henry
8 January 2020
Release of Counselling Records
Confidentiality The duty of psychologists to maintain client confidentially is set out in the Australian
Catherine Henry
23 August 2019
Anaesthetic Negligence
Anaesthesia is a medically induced state of unconsciousness and pain relief, used to help people
Catherine Henry Lawyers
30 November 2018
Health professional misconduct – Dr Emil Gayed
This information sheet outlines the options available to people who wish to make a complaint
Catherine Henry Lawyers
24 August 2018
Posthumous Conception
Posthumous conception usually occurs when a widow attempts to access her late partner’s sperm to
Catherine Henry Lawyers
6 August 2018
When will a Coronial Inquest be held?
When someone dies unexpectedly, a Coronial Inquest is sometimes held to understand the likely cause
Catherine Henry Lawyers
6 August 2018
Palliative Care
Palliative care is care that seeks to improve the quality of life of people with
Catherine Henry Lawyers
31 July 2018
Withdrawal of Medical Treatment
In cases of serious illness or where there has been an extremely traumatic injury it
Catherine Henry Lawyers
30 July 2018
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy is a physical disability that affects movement. It is a permanent life-long condition
Catherine Henry Lawyers
27 April 2018
Advance Care Directive
A time may come when you are unable to make decisions regarding your health care
Catherine Henry Lawyers
2 March 2018
CTG Trace Surveillance
Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring with CTG ‘Cardiotocography’, more commonly referred to as a ‘CTG trace’,
Catherine Henry Lawyers
27 February 2018
Induction of Labour
How it works Most women enter labour naturally at around the 40 week mark of
Catherine Henry Lawyers
27 February 2018
Senate inquiry on Pelvic Mesh
A Senate inquiry into transvaginal mesh and related matters is currently under way. On 15
Catherine Henry
27 September 2017
How pelvic mesh affects women
Pelvic mesh is a loosely woven sheet which is used as either a permanent or
Catherine Henry
13 September 2017
Elective Caesarean Sections
One in three Australian babies is born by caesarean section (C-section). C-sections may be either
Catherine Henry
28 April 2016
IVF & Donor Children
With more and more couples and individuals turning to in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) or other assisted
Catherine Henry
29 March 2016
Pregnancy and Birth – ART terms explained
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) ART refers to the technology used to aid assist those who
Catherine Henry
4 November 2015
Pressure sores
What are pressure sores? Pressure sores, also known as pressure ulcers or bed sores, are
Catherine Henry
30 October 2015
Attending a medico-legal appointment
As part of your claim, you will be required to attend a medico-legal appointment where
Catherine Henry
29 October 2015
Why have an Advance Care Directive
Advance Care Directives are often overlooked, but no less important than other estate planning documents.
Catherine Henry
30 September 2015
Drugs
A medication or prescription error not only results in a person taking medication that is
Catherine Henry
11 September 2015
Resolving a Medical Dispute – Is litigation your only option?
Only a relatively small number of cases go to court. The majority are settled beforehand.
Catherine Henry
8 September 2015
Medical Negligence FAQs
What is a medical negligence claim? A medical negligence claim is a claim for compensation
Catherine Henry
8 September 2015
How to get your medical records
What are medical records? The clinical notes made by a doctor or hospital staff concerning
Catherine Henry
8 September 2015
Medication errors
Prescription or medication errors arise when the wrong medication or an incorrect dose of the
Catherine Henry
7 September 2015
Hormone replacement therapy
Various drugs collectively known as Hormone Replacement Therapy (“HRT”) have been recognised as effective treatments
Catherine Henry
7 September 2015
Genetic testing and screening during pregnancy
There are a number of diagnostic and screening tests available to the expectant mother. Some
Catherine Henry
7 September 2015
Pregnancy and Birth – Obstetric terms explained
Obstetric negligence is a complex area of law and one which may involve a number
Catherine Henry
7 September 2015
Surrogacy
Surrogacy refers to an arrangement made under which a woman (birth mother or surrogate) carries
Catherine Henry
4 September 2015