Insights by
Tom Maling
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Nursing home abuse by residents on other residents
On 13 November 2017 a journal article was published which detailed the high rates of abuse by nursing home residents…
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Epilepsy and Bipolar Medications may have effected 20000 UK Children
by Tom Maling In June 2017 we detailed the link between birth defects and the medications sodium valproate (Epilim, Valprease,…
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How to make an effective nursing home complaint
by Tom Maling The Aged Care Act gives nursing home residents 21 statutory rights. We discuss these on our Nursing…
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elringtons health law update – hazard alert for Essure contraception implant device
On 30 August 2017 the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) issues a hazard alert about a permanent contraception implant called…
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elringtons health law update – bullying and harassment rife in hospitals
By Tom Maling A survey of emergency department doctors has found that 49.8% of the 2000 doctors surveyed had been…
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elringtons health law update – beware of the consent form
By Tom Maling A recent NSW Court case has highlighted the importance of reading consent forms thoroughly before you sign…
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elringtons health law update – dentist breaches nursing homes residents’ human rights
By Tom Maling The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal has found that a dentist has breached nursing homes residents’ human…
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elringtons health law update – serious risks from coronary artery stent
Update by Tom Maling The government agency responsible for regulating medicines and therapeutic goods, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), issued…
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Workplace Psychological Injuries
Whether you work for a private employer or the public sector (Federal and State) in the ACT or NSW, there…
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elringtons health law update – evidence growing on the serious side effects of a common reflux drug
Update by Tom Maling New research shows that common reflux drugs can increase your risk of premature death. If you…
