New Women’s Health Advisory Council to improve health outcomes for women
By Catherine Henry, Principal. A new National Women’s Health Advisory Council will address stark differences in
Catherine Henry Lawyers
5 January 2023
health law
health law
The latest news, expert articles and resources.
Content hubs
Find articles on the subject you’re interested in
More health law Articles
Read More »
Birth trauma impacts go beyond women – Birth Trauma Awareness Week
6-12 September is Birth Trauma Awareness Week where we recognise the stories of people who
Catherine Henry
18 September 2020
Improper sepsis treatment caused serious injury | Our Client’s Story
We sought damages for our client in a case brought in the Supreme Court of
Catherine Henry Lawyers
13 July 2020
Australia needs more than a Commission to fix rural and regional healthcare
The Australian Government needs to do much more than extend the Office of the National
Catherine Henry
16 June 2020
Unnecessary administration of Gentamicin caused irreparable damage | Our Client’s Story
Catherine Henry Lawyers’ health law team has settled our client’s claim for a large sum
Catherine Henry Lawyers
3 May 2020
Damages awarded for fistula caused by surgical error | Our Client’s Story
Catherine Henry Lawyers’ health law team secured sizeable damages for a fistula, caused by a
Catherine Henry Lawyers
2 May 2020
Have your say – Plan to cut Australia’s stubbornly high stillbirth rate
An article last weekend in The Guardian newspaper again highlights the tragedy of Australia’s unacceptably
Catherine Henry
29 April 2020
Death of a loved one because of negligent hospital care | Our Client’s Story
We have successfully settled a claim for a large sum for our clients against a
Linda Crawford
22 April 2020
Settlement paid for inappropriate treatment with Gentamicin | Our Client’s Story
Catherine Henry Lawyers’ health law team settled a claim with a hospital during mediation for
Catherine Henry
22 April 2020
Showing our appreciation of nurses and midwives – World Health Day
Today is World Health Day (7 April 2020) – a World Health Organisation auspiced international
Catherine Henry
7 April 2020
Mental health unit dismissed anxious patient | Our Client’s Story
We acted for the family members of a woman who died by suicide while she
Catherine Henry Lawyers
4 October 2019
Knee replacement surgery led to permanent injury | Our Client’s Story
We acted for a 70-year-old man from Northern NSW who suffered significant injury to his
Catherine Henry Lawyers
12 September 2019
Compensation claims and social media
We have represented hundreds of people who have successfully obtained lump sum compensation for personal
Catherine Henry Lawyers
6 September 2019
Managing a child’s My Health Record in a blended family
Prior to 31 January 2019, Australians had the opportunity to decide if they wanted a
Catherine Henry Lawyers
22 February 2019
Waking up from general anaesthetic on the operating table | Our Client’s Story
We acted for a cosmetic surgery patient who was administered general anaesthetic during a breast
Catherine Henry Lawyers
3 December 2018
Anaesthetic Error – Other Case Studies
Further to our own client’s stories, other cases involving the misuse of anaesthesia or anaesthetic
Catherine Henry
3 December 2018
Complete feeling during a C-Section (Spinal Anaesthetic) | Our Client’s Story
We acted for a client who was aware during her c- section despite the administration
Catherine Henry Lawyers
28 November 2018
Full tribunal findings on Dr Gayed released
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) published its full decision on October 9 in
Catherine Henry Lawyers
11 October 2018
Meningococcal death raises questions of disclosure and compensation when things go wrong in hospitals
The widely reported death of a young Central Coast university student raises questions about what
Catherine Henry Lawyers
12 September 2018
Diagnosis and Treatment of Melanoma: New Clinical Practice Guidelines
The Cancer Council Australian and Melanoma Institute Australia have released new guidelines regarding the prevention,
Catherine Henry Lawyers
19 June 2018
NSW Health Report: A Review of the Regulation of Cosmetic Procedures
We currently act for several clients that have had poor outcomes following cosmetic surgery procedures
Catherine Henry Lawyers
10 June 2018
New National Action Plan for Endometriosis
The government has recently announced funding in the amount of $2.5 million as part of
Catherine Henry Lawyers
28 May 2018
Failure to Diagnose and Treat Meningitis Caused Death for Six-Year-Old
We were saddened to read about the inquest into the death of Layla Ermenekli, a
Catherine Henry Lawyers
23 May 2018
National Palliative Care Week
This week is National Palliative Care week, the aim is to raise the community’s awareness
Catherine Henry Lawyers
23 May 2018
Personal Health Records: Third Party Sharing and Opting Out
Personal health records and data for each Australian citizen will soon be created as part
Catherine Henry Lawyers
23 May 2018
Why rural and regional residents shouldn’t be afraid to “rock the boat” after a bad medical result.
Too many people living in regional New South Wales are reluctant to seek answers from
Catherine Henry
28 March 2017
Obstetric malpractice: an update
Elective caesarians versus vaginal delivery and guidelines for home births were among the fascinating legal
Catherine Henry Lawyers
18 October 2016
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
Drugs
A medication or prescription error not only results in a person taking medication that is
Catherine Henry
11 September 2015
Special Bulletin: the Garling Report
After ten months of hearings conducted around the state, Commissioner Peter Garling SC delivered his
Catherine Henry
4 August 2013