Two recent cases reported in the media provide a reminder of the vigilance required when seeking out and undergoing cosmetic treatment. Despite increased regulation and updated cosmetic surgery practice guidelines introduced by AHPRA, there are still clinics and doctors operating …

Critical Test Discontinued, Putting Rural Pregnant Women at Risk

A vital test used to detect signs of premature labour is being discontinued, raising concerns for pregnant women in rural and remote areas. The decision by the US-based manufacturer, Hologic, to …

When seeking medical records to support a legal claim, access to a clear and complete treatment history is essential.

Health records are vital to understanding treatment history in a personal injury or medical negligence case. However, accessing records can be …

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is proposing mandatory health checks for doctors aged over 70, following an increase in the number of notifications made to AHPRA. This initiative comes in response to a troubling increase in patient notifications …

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual campaign that takes place every October to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer, promote early detection, and support individuals affected by the disease. Whilst great strides have been made in improving …

The recent ruling in the case of Fuller v Australian Capital Territory marks a significant win for medical negligence accountability. The Australian Capital Territory Court of Appeal has delivered a decisive decision, overturning the decision of the Supreme Court by …

Australia has introduced its first national guidelines to enhance the long-term health of very preterm babies. Developed by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI), these guidelines focus on the care of babies born before 32 weeks’ gestation, from hospital discharge …

The ABC recently reported that at the latest NSW Birth Trauma Inquiry, a urogynaecologist gave evidence that including: “I think a lot of this stuff is to do with expectations….The way I was trained, healthy baby, healthy mum. That’s all …