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I recently came across an interesting article in a medical insurance journal, discussing the responsibilities of a radiologist to ensure communication of important x-ray or other radiology test results.  The conclusion of the article was that the radiologist has responsibility for prompt first-hand communication with the referring GP, but the article stopped short of suggesting …

 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

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In a recent District Court decision by Judge Davis, an interesting issue as to the obligations owed by a rehabilitation provider to an injured worker were explored. 

The Decision, Lines v Workfocus Australia Pty Ltd [2009] WADC 203, delivered on 23 December 2009 confirmed, though it appears this may have been something conceded by the

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