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FAQs: Institutional Abuse
In this information sheet, our Institutional Abuse team answers your frequently asked questions. What is
Catherine Henry Lawyers
3 May 2024
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
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
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
Catherine Henry Lawyers
12 February 2021
10 things to consider when choosing a retirement village
Choosing a retirement village is a big decision. There are 10 things to think about
Catherine Henry Lawyers
10 February 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%)
Catherine Henry Lawyers
25 November 2020
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
Client Information Sheet: Agreements for Residential Aged Care
What is an agreement for residential aged care? Once you have accepted a place at
Catherine Henry Lawyers
23 July 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
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
Catherine Henry Lawyers
6 July 2020
Special Disability Trust – what is it and who might need one?
A Special Disability Trust (“SDT”) is a type of trust that can be created to
Catherine Henry Lawyers
12 June 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
Accommodation options available to Australians looking to retire
Granny flats, retirement villages and manufactured home parks are just some of the accommodation options
Catherine Henry Lawyers
8 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 an Enduring Guardian?
An enduring guardian is someone you appoint, at a time when you have capacity, to
Catherine Henry Lawyers
9 January 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
Why do I need a will?
What is a Will? A Will is an official document that contains your instructions as
Catherine Henry Lawyers
6 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
Case Study – Aretha Franklin’s Death A Reminder To Have A Will
The death of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, is a reminder to us all
Catherine Henry
20 September 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
Shoulder Dystocia – A Potential Complication During Birth
Giving birth is a wonderful experience for many mothers, but not all births go smoothly
Catherine Henry
23 May 2018
Enduring Power of Attorney: How Do I Choose The Best Person For The Job?
An Enduring Power Of Attorney is a document that enables you to appoint a person
Catherine Henry Lawyers
10 May 2018
Enduring Power of Attorney
An Enduring Power Of Attorney is a document that enables you to appoint a person
Catherine Henry Lawyers
10 May 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
What is Financial Elder Abuse?
The financial elder abuse often occurs within families and may go unreported and unaddressed, yet
Catherine Henry Lawyers
8 March 2018
What is Elder Mediation?
Elder Mediation involves mediators who specialise in resolving issues faced by seniors in areas such
Catherine Henry Lawyers
6 March 2018