The case centered on the conduct of a general practitioner, the Respondent, in his dealings with the mother of a six-year-old patient referred to as Patient A. Patient A had a severe medical history, including cerebral palsy, global developmental delay, and...
This new rights-based Act aims to address key recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. The promise is that: ‘It will empower older people to exercise their rights when accessing, or seeking to access, Commonwealth-funded aged care...
Quicker Access to Services Additional funding will be allocated in the first two years of the new program to improve service delivery. By 1 July 2027, the program aims to reduce the average wait time for services to three months. New Classification System Under the...
Background The Respondent was an enrolled nurse who worked at a residential aged care facility which catered for approximately 30 elderly residents some of whom suffered from various stages of dementia. The facility utilised a particular type of therapy known as Doll...
AI technology is rapidly becoming integrated into many areas of healthcare, including to diagnose and treat patients or clients. New AI tools such as medical scribing are becoming more established within practices to assist in preparation of clinical documentation and...
Background In December 2020, Dr Amireh Fakhouri filed a class action against the NSW Ministry of Health and the State of NSW covering junior medical officers who worked between 16 December 2014 and 21 March 2024. In a statement of claim, she alleged NSW Health failed...
New Quality Standards The existing Quality Standards were introduced only a few years ago – in 2019 – to much fanfare. However, since then, the Royal Commission recommended (in 2021) a review of the Standards – ushering in another period of change and adjustment for...
Background Ms Trakosas, a highly trained registered nurse, held the view that the Covid-19 vaccination programme was not evidence based and was dangerous to public health and safety. She refused to be vaccinated, and was subsequently stood down from her hospital role....
Recommendation 10.8 A national disability support worker registration scheme The Final Report recommends establishing a national disability support worker registration scheme by 1 July 2028 with minimum standard registration requirements. They want consultation to...
Legislative Context VAD legislation has been enacted in all Australian States[1] and has been prefaced on stringent preconditions related to eligibility and access. Pursuant to section 35 of the Act, a patient who is ordinarily a resident in Victoria may make a...