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WASAT provides clarity over meaning of ‘mental disability’
Key issue Whether FY suffered from a mental disability and whether by reason of that mental disability, is FY unable to make reasonable judgments...
Practitioner successful in removing conditions on registration
Issues The Applicant lodged an appeal seeking review of a decision made by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of NSW not to remove conditions imposed...
WA Country Health Service defends claim of medical negligence
Key issue The Plaintiff alleged that: a medical officer at the Hospital incorrectly recorded on a discharge summary sheet that an injury to his left...
Applicants successful in pelvic mesh implantation devices class action
Key points The law does not require goods to be completely free from risk, but it does require manufacturers and suppliers to disclose those risks...
Could a patient’s super pay for their dental treatment?
In David McMullen's recent article, Could a patient's super pay for their dental treatment?, David shares his insights on: Early access to...
Royal Commission and open disclosure hot topics at ACSA WA symposium
David provided a legal analysis of the Royal Commission’s Interim Report and Gemma joined Ray Glickman (Principal – From Left Field) and Wendy...
Mind the Gap | Keep a vigilant watch on workplace non-compliance issues
Reflecting on the effect of these changes and trends in relation to some workplace matters, we comment below on the current requirements and some of...
Quality of Care Principles – current attempts to minimise use of restraints in aged care
The Quality of Care Principles under the Aged Care Act 1997 were amended with the aim of minimising the use of physical and chemical restraints in...
Important changes to the Aged Care Award 2010
Key changes Changes to the Award include: Minimum engagement requirement for part time and casual employees from 25 October 2019; Level 4...
The AMA 10 Minimum Standards for Prescribing
The AMA has released its new 10 Minimum Standards for Prescribing to ensure patient safety and high-quality health care. The AMA’s new Prescribing...