Abortion: law and practice
Background It is interesting that abortion, a widely practiced medical procedure in Australia, is the only medical procedure that is…
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…
Withdrawal of Medical Treatment
In cases of serious illness or where there has been an extremely traumatic injury it may become apparent to medical…
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy is a physical disability that affects movement. It is a permanent life-long condition and is due to damage…
Advance Care Directive
A time may come when you are unable to make decisions regarding your health care needs. An Advance Healthcare Directive…
CTG Trace Surveillance
Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring with CTG ‘Cardiotocography’, more commonly referred to as a ‘CTG trace’, is a means of measuring…
