Insights On Medical Negligence Issues From The Perth Area And Throughout Australia
It is no doubt my age.. but I have an acute sense of deja vu!
As from 1 July 2016, we have ‘reverted’ to the old scheme of Boards of Management running our major hospitals (and geographic areas). See the Health Services Act 2016 + the 30 June 16 Government Gazette.
The consequence, if I…
Thanks to my friend + colleague Bill Madden for his interesting report on the most recent report as to incidence of medical negligence litigation in Australia – see here for his report.
As this shows, the number of claims is relatively stable and very modest indeed. As no doubt Bill would agree, this report …
I note recent reports confirming that Nathan Braken, who played 116 1 day internationals for Australia, has made a claim against Cricket Australia, alleging a negligent failure on its employed medical and physio staff, to appreciate he required knee surgery, after an injury during a game against England in 2007.
It is alleged that an…
I read with interest a recent article, referring to research being published in the well respected, Medical Journal of Australia.
The research related to a survey of 3,000 doctors, concerning their attitudes towards medico-legal issues.
The thrust of the article is along the lines of "isn’t it terrible such doctors practice in fear…
Unlike the historic position, Plaintiffs’ (patients) who have claims proceed to trial in medical negligence claims in WA, cannot generally recover what is known as indemnity costs, if they win and are awarded more by way of damages than they had earlier offered to accept in settlement of their claim.
The consequence of this, is…
