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The Costs of Medical Tourism

By Julian Johnson on June 4, 2018
Posted in Cosmetic Surgery (and Other Treatment), Our Cases, Uncategorized

I noticed with interest and some concern, recent media attention (see for example and a Herald Sun story in mid-May) concerning the number of Australians travelling to Asia to undergo cosmetic surgery.  According to a recent report, this may be 15,000 patients a year.

Concerns have arisen at the costs then borne by Medicare for…

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I have been a lawyer for 21 years, during which time I have predominantly represented injured people in pursuing compensation claims. In the last 10…

I have been a lawyer for 21 years, during which time I have predominantly represented injured people in pursuing compensation claims. In the last 10 – 15 years, I have focused on medical malpractice / medical negligence law and particularly claims arising from negligent medical care.

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