Unfortunately, the deceased donor was infected with a parasitic roundworm referred to as strongyloides stercoralis, which is endemic in various parts of the world. As a result of the SPK transplant, Mr Meyer too became infected by this condition, becoming the first...
The reforms include higher standards, tougher advertising requirements, and a new endorsement on registration, all of which aim to prioritise patient safety and minimise exploitation and harm in the cosmetic surgery sector. Effective from 1 July 2023, the key changes...
Ms Archer was one of five women who successfully sued Mr Blackstock in related cases. As Mr Blackstock did not defend or otherwise participate in any of the litigation, default judgment was entered in favour of all five women, and damages were awarded in the total sum...
As she drove home, she was pulled over by police who breathalysed her. She recorded a blood alcohol content that exceeded 0.08 and her drivers’ licence was suspended immediately. She pleaded guilty to the offence before the Magistrates Court on 10 February 2021 and...
This statutory review has now been completed and the Final Report was tabled in Parliament on 22 February 2023. The Final Report recommended two substantial amendments to the existing legislation. The first being to expand the scope of the legislation to include a...
Psychologist, Mr Glenn Michael Ross (the Practitioner) had been practising independently for around one year when Patient A (who had a history of self-harm, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, and depression) was referred to him. Allegations The Psychology Board...
Receiving a notice from Ahpra is extremely stressful for practitioners, not just because of the potential impact on reputation and career prospects but it can also cause practitioners to second guess their capabilities. Here are some simple tips for controlling what...
Background Investigations following her death found that Aishwarya had died from multiorgan failure due to fulminant sepsis related to a bacterial infection (Streptococcus pyogenes, a type of Group A Streptococcus). Group A Streptococcal infections are common in...
The Plaintiff alleged that the Defendant breached his duty of care in failing to diagnose Mia-Angel earlier, and that an earlier diagnosis would have led to earlier treatment. If the Plaintiff had received earlier treatment, she would have avoided significant brain...
New lease or a renewal? If your lease contains an option to renew, you are entitled to be granted a lease for a further term (however long that may be), but it is important that you validly exercise the option: Most leases will specify an earliest and latest date for...