Health Law
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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…
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Medications and Medical Negligence
By Tom Maling For anyone considering whether they have a medical negligence claim as a result of a medication error,…
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elringtons health law update – faulty aortic valve replacement devices
Update by Tom Maling Australians who have had aortic valve replacement surgery since 2010 may have been fitted with a…
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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
By Tom Maling The medications Sodium Valproate (aka Eplilim, Valprease, Valpro) and Topiramate (aka Epiramax, Tamate, Topamax) have been linked…
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Consenting to Health and Medical Treatment
By Tom Maling Consent is a fundamental part of health and medical treatment. Without it, treatment is unlawful and a…
