Health Law
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Consenting to Treatment
The bedrock of health and medical treatment is consent. You must give permission to the health practitioner to perform the…
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elringtons health law update – bullying and harassment rife in hospitals
A survey of emergency department doctors has found that 49.8% of the 2000 doctors surveyed had been victims of bullying,…
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elringtons health law update – beware of the consent form
A recent NSW Court case has highlighted the importance of reading consent forms thoroughly before you sign one.
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elringtons health law update – dentist breaches nursing homes residents’ human rights
The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal has found that a dentist has breached nursing homes residents’ human rights by providing…
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elringtons health law update – serious risks from coronary artery stent
The government agency responsible for regulating medicines and therapeutic goods, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), issued a hazard alert in…
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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
New research shows that common reflux drugs can increase your risk of premature death.
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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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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…
