Maternal Birth Trauma – Birth Injury (to mother)
Birth injuries refer to injuries sustained in childbirth, either to the mother or child. Unfortunately, injury and trauma are more…
Case Study: NCAT rules that Ageing and Disability Commissioner can make Guardianship Applications
A recent law case has ruled that a staff member of the Ageing and Disability Commission (ADC) can make an…
10 things to consider when choosing a retirement village in 2021
Choosing a retirement village is a big decision. Our aged care lawyer, Tanya Chapman, talks through the 10 things to…
Client Information Sheet – Dental Negligence
Catherine Henry Lawyers’ expert Health Law team can help you if you have experienced poor care or suffered injury or…
Client Information Sheet – Weight Loss Surgery (also known as Bariatric Surgery)
Weight loss surgery (or bariatric surgery) is gaining in popularity in Australia. Almost two-thirds (63%) of Australians are overweight or…
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…
Client Information Sheet: Agreements for Residential Aged Care
What is an agreement for residential aged care? Once you have accepted a place at an aged care facility or…
In life and in death – Blended Families and Estate Planning
In life and in death, blended families need to agree on the eventual financial outcome and ensure that actions under an…
The impact of COVID-19 on aged care
Here’s our summary of some of the latest information and developments in relation to aged care during the pandemic. Inquiry…
Iron infusions
Catherine Henry Lawyers’ expert health law team is handling an increasing number of cases for clients experiencing injury, in particular,…
Negligence Action against Aged Care Facilities
An available action against aged care facilities for the aggrieved resident or their family is the common law remedy of…
Stillbirth and neonatal death
The vast majority of pregnancies end happily with a healthy mother and baby. Sadly however, this is not always the…