Practitioner found guilty of 11 counts of medical malpractice
Whether specialising in orthodontics or pharmaceuticals, any professional who practises medicine in some form or another can be found guilty of medical negligence. In the below case, a man who was a practising ear, nose and throat surgeon faced a range of complaints from the Health Care Complaints Commission representing a number of patients who had been […]
Care worker did not breach duty of care towards plaintiff
Medical negligence extends far beyond mistakes on the operating table. Any practitioner or person responsible for someone else’s health can be found medically negligent if they breach their duty of care. For example, as the below case showcases, even care workers can face medical malpractice allegations. But what did the court decide? Background of the […]
Plaintiff awarded $204,607 in damages after botched breast augmentation
As the majority of cosmetic surgeries are elective, it's difficult to estimate how many people choose to go under the knife every year in Australia. However, for a number of years, breast augmentations have remained one of the most popular surgeries available. Unfortunately, as the below case demonstrates, sometimes such procedures don't go to plan. […]
Nurses face negligence claims after death of a young patient
A report from the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) has highlighted the rising rates of mental health issues among young Australians. Of the results, youth suicide was one of the main causes for concern, with Australia ranked 23rd out of 37 countries analysed. This distressing topic was at the centre of a […]
Plaintiffs fail to prove duty of care breach in medical negligence case
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the country, with recent data from Australian Bureau of Statistics revealing that nearly 20,000 males and females died from cardiovascular-related diseases in 2017. The following proceedings arose out of the death of a NSW man who suffered a cardiac arrest in 2016. But was […]
Practitioner found guilty of professional and medical misconduct
Medical professionals have a higher duty of care towards those under their responsibility. However, such care is compromised when practitioners are negligent in their duties – which as the below case shows, can occur in a variety of ways. Overview of the case Between 2014 and 2015, while practising at Gunnedah Hospital, the Health Care Complaints Commission […]
Nurse faces loss of registration over drug charges
While they’re responsible for serving and protecting communities, emergency service workers aren’t always perfect. As and when negligent behaviour emerges in these roles, it’s often deemed more substantial due to the greater duty of care they owe to patients. This was evident in a recent case brought before the NSW Tribunal where the Health Care […]
Nurse banned from practising following professional misconduct
Doctors, nurses and other medical professionals have a duty of care to maintain the safety of their patients. However, as the below case showcases, medical negligence can often prevail, leaving patients more vulnerable than ever. Background of the defendant The defendant, who was aged 41 years at the time of the incident, obtained a qualification […]
Doctor accused of medical negligence by 10 patients
Using a position to gain advantage over someone is a terrible act in itself. But when a professional abuses power over someone who expects that person to treat them with the utmost care, the act becomes a serious cause for concern. This was evident in a recent case brought before the NSW District Court where […]
Old medical negligence case brought back to life
More than 50 years after the scandal first broke news, the case of Chelmsford Private Hospital and its shocking deep sleep therapy (DST) and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has been brought back to life. In recent months, an author who has written a book about the events is being sued for defamation from two of Chelmsford's […]
