Insights On Medical Negligence Issues From The Perth Area And Throughout Australia
I read with interest + sadness, the recent decision by Williams DCJ in Lane v Northern NSW Local Health District [2013] NSWDC 12.
The case concerned allegations by 2 daughters of mis-management of their elderly mother, at 2 NSW hospitals. Tellingly, their father did not support their allegations and gave evidence expressing gratitude for the…
This much anticipated decision was delivered by Judge Goetze on 25 May 2012. As widely expected, Judge Goetze found in neurosurgeon Michael Lee (and paediatric oncologist Dr Baker’s favour) and dismissed Daniel Jordan’s claim.
The case is interesting as it raised the question of the obligations upon a surgeon (or other medical practitioners) to advise…
