As has been widely reported we recently acted on behalf of the family of Julienne McKay-Hall the woman who tragically died following weight loss surgery. As reported, the Coroner’s findings are a scathing condemnation of both the relevant surgeon Dr Ahmad’s care and that of nursing staff at St John of God Hospital in Murdoch.

 Working this afternoon on a claim for a client who suffered serious complications as a consequence of gynae surgery, performed by a surgeon who has recently (and previously) been the subject of disciplinary action by the (now defunct) State Medical Board.

The interesting question that arises, following my client learning of such disciplinary action which

 I have often been asked at presentations I have given for health professionals, what is the single step they can take which will reduce their chances of facing a claim of medical negligence.  

My answer has been the same for 10 + years.  

It is surprising how many clients I see, who apart