Hepatitis C can lead to medical negligence claims
In the past, Hepatitis C was a major infection that could put an end to your life. Today, it is treatable, with a range of new drugs and treatments available. Yet, contracting this virus is not something to shrug at. It can cause a number of adverse effects, not to mention a major drain on your wellbeing. While […]
How to seek compensation following medical malpractice?
Do you believe you’ve been the victim of medical negligence or medical malpractice? Gerard Malouf & Partners can bring you the expertise that wins negligence cases. Your medical malpractice claim could result in significant compensation, so you aren’t left worrying about finances while dealing with the aftermath of poor medical treatment. Medical negligence vs. medical […]
Justice delayed is justice denied: Medical negligence statutes of limitations
The team at Gerard Malouf and Partners believe medical practitioners have a duty of care towards their patients. When it is found hospitals and doctors have breached their duty of care and injured you as a patient, you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injuries. Time is of the essence, however. Most state […]
Scope for palliative care services increasing across Australia
Palliative care is an important part of the Australian health system. While nothing medically can be done to save their life, it is these services that improve a patient’s quality of life and relieve them of unnecessary suffering. Very few of us can truly understand what facing a life-threatening illness is like, but one thing is certain, these […]
ACT psychiatrist under fire for medical negligence
Errors by health care professionals come in many forms, and the specifics of different cases naturally lead to different results when affected parties seek medical negligence claims. Hospital staff and general practitioners are some of the more common examples of professionals whose lack of care or attention can put a person’s life at risk. However, those who have received treatment from […]
Primary care for older Australians lacking
As a result of an ageing population, there is no doubt that the Australian health system is encountering more pressure now than it has in recent years. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, a significant 14.9 per cent of the country were over the age of 65 – up from 13.6 per cent in 2010. […]
Nurse faces criminal charges for medical negligence
People who experience medical negligence at the hands of a health care practitioner can be eligible for compensation to cover the economic and non-economic costs that result from a breach of care. Unfortunately, the worst cases of gross negligence can lead to the patient’s death, with criminal charges brought against the practitioners who are thought […]
Six patients sue Brisbane eye clinic for medical negligence
A Brisbane eye clinic is at the centre of a medical negligence case following malpractice complaints from six patients. The individuals received care at Vision Eye Institute’s Upper Mt Gravatt clinic three years ago, but they claimed eye drops prescribed to them after routine laser surgery caused significant scarring to their eyes. This resulted in […]
Could hospital crisis lead to medical negligence claims?
Australia’s health care system may be facing a hospital crisis similar to issues currently affecting the UK, which could result in an increase of medical negligence claims. The Australian Medical Association (AMA) warned that cuts to general practice funding and community care are causing higher admission numbers to hospitals across the country. According to the […]
Westmead Hospital slammed by Sydney patients
Westmead Hospital has received negative scores across a variety of measures in a new patient survey, indicating the facility is lagging behind other health care providers in NSW. The Bureau of Health Information (BHI) study, which questioned 35,000 people admitted to the state’s hospitals between January and December 2013, revealed patients were unhappy with services […]
