Health Law
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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…
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Elringtons Lawyers secures $12 million settlement for client
elringtons has secured $12 million in compensation for a client in a medical negligence matter against a GP, Neurologist and…
