Insights by
Tom Maling
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Medications and Medical Negligence
For anyone considering whether they have a medical negligence claim as a result of a medications error, here are some key…
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elringtons health law update – faulty aortic valve replacement devices
Australians who have had aortic valve replacement surgery since 2010 may have been fitted with a faulty replacement valve.
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Comcare and Psychological Injuries
Given the amount of time we spend at work and the high rate of Australians who experience a mental illness…
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What are my rights in relation to my health and medical records?
Information about health or medical treatment can be highly sensitive and it is important that it is handled appropriately by…
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What is Medical Negligence?
What does Medical Negligence mean? A doctor owes you a ‘duty of care’ and breach of that duty which causes…
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What Duty of Care Does a Nursing Home Have?
The treatment of residents in nursing homes is receiving frequent media attention at the moment. It’s a sad fact that…
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Epilepsy and Bipolar Disorder medications linked to birth defects
The medications Sodium Valproate (aka Eplilim, Valprease, Valpro) and Topiramate (aka Epiramax, Tamate, Topamax) have been linked to causing birth…
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Consenting to Health and Medical Treatment
Consent is a fundamental part of health and medical treatment. Without it, treatment is unlawful and a person may be…
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Do Country Hospitals Have the Same Duty of Care as City Hospitals?
Country hospitals have far less services available than city hospitals. Will this excuse professional misconduct or negligence by a doctor…
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Choosing and Refusing Medical Treatment
In what circumstances can I refuse medical treatment? What a person can and cannot do with their body in relation…
