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Understanding Medical Indemnity in Queensland
Healthcare professionals are the cornerstone of our health system. As such, Queensland provides medical indemnity. This coverage shields employees from personal liability for claims arising from their professional duties.While the Public Service Act 2008 offers general protection, this guideline details the specific conditions under which Queensland Health employees are covered.What Is Medical Indemnity?Medical indemnity protects […]
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Fake Nurses and Social Media “Doctors”: How to Protect Yourself From Unregistered Health Practitioners
Since June 2023, the courts have convicted 5 persons and fined another 2 persons for falsely claiming to be a registered health practitioner in Australia.The most recent convictions in Queensland concern a woman who falsely claimed to be a registered nurse; another woman who claimed to be an occupational therapist; and a man who claimed […]
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Delays in Emergency Department of Hospital: Do I Have a Medical Negligence Claim?
In 2022, concerns regarding significant delays in Emergency Departments of Queensland hospitals was a frequent topic of conversation in the media.[1] ABC News reported concerning data that more than 6,900 patients spent more than 24-hours in Emergency Departments of Queensland’s biggest hospitals between 1 June and 30 September 2022.[2] Patients present to the Emergency Department […]
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How Does Misdiagnosis or Mismanagement of Diabetes Occur?
Around 280 Australians develop diabetes each day, making it one of the largest challenges consuming Australia’s health system. However, diabetes is a liveable disease, provided:It is diagnosed and treated correctly; and Accurate advice is obtained on how to effectively and proactively manage the disease. Unfortunately, sometimes diabetes can be misdiagnosed and mismanaged by health practitioners. If […]
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Informed Consent in Medical Negligence Claims
What is Informed Consent? Informed consent is a person’s decision to agree to healthcare treatment. This decision must be given voluntarily after accurate and relevant information and advice are provided to them. Medical procedures and treatments involve risk. Doctors and other healthcare practitioners have a responsibility to inform a person of the risk of the procedure or […]
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The 5 Most Common Surgical Errors That Lead to Medical Negligence Claims
Surgical errors are among the most preventable yet serious problems in healthcare, making up roughly 75% of medical negligence claims involving surgeons. These mistakes often occur due to miscommunication, lack of proper training, or distractions during the procedure. Unfortunately, such errors can result in severe injuries or, in the most tragic cases, death.If you’ve been […]
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What do the Independent Review results mean for Australia’s cosmetic surgery industry?
The final report from the Independent review of medical practitioners who perform cosmetic surgery was released on 1 September 2022.[1] The review made 16 recommendations for action by AHPRA and the Medical Board to improve patient safety. We’ve outlined a summary of the key issues and recommendations from the independent review below. What are the key issues? The key issues […]
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What Is a Wrongful Birth Claim in the Circumstances of Failed Sterilisation?
Overview:Wrongful birth claims can include the negligent performance of a sterilisation operation or the failure to warn of the risks of failure of sterilisation procedures.Economic loss arising from the costs associated with raising a healthy child born as a result of a failed sterilisation procedure cannot be claimed in Queensland and New South Wales. Lee (a […]
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4 Things You Need To Know About Wrongful Birth Claims
Overview:What is a wrongful birth claim?What compensation can be claimed?what other actions can arise from a wrongful birth?what should you do if you think you’re entitled to compensation? In Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia, a parent can claim compensation for the reasonable costs associated with a child’s disability if that child has been wrongfully […]
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Delayed Diagnosis of Cancer: Do I Have a Medical Negligence Claim?
Overview:What is a Misdiagnosis?What is a Delayed Diagnosis?Delayed Diagnosis and Medical NegligenceDelayed Diagnosis of Cancer What do you do if you’ve been Misdiagnosed? What is a misdiagnosis?If a medical professional fails to diagnose a medical condition, it is referred to as a misdiagnosis. This can occur if the wrong condition is diagnosed, or, if a doctor fails […]
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