Investment in hospitals should reduce wait times and negligence
There is positive news for NSW’s state hospitals this month, as the latest state budget confirms further funding towards supporting improved medical care and shorter waiting times. Close to $1.3 billion will be invested across a number of hospitals and health facilities in a move designed to increase the availability of quality treatment. Hospitals set to receive […]
Australian doctor sentenced to two years in prison for medical negligence
In 2010, physician Jayant Patel was charged with several counts of medical negligence that arose after the deaths of several patients in the hospital where he worked. Now, the Australian court has sentenced Mr Patel to two years in jail for his acts. However, considering he has already spent 788 days in jail since being […]
Investigators look into potential medical negligence in Canberra hospital
The Canberra Times is investigating a suspicious incident at a Canberra Hospital in which a patient died because of serious human error. The medical center, however, has been reluctant to release in-depth information on the death. So far the investigation has concluded the death of the patient was the result of a "catastrophic" error. However, […]
Australian medical negligence case touches on interesting new debate
On the surface, it may appear like a standard medical negligence case, but after reading through, it doesn’t take long to learn that this lawsuit could pave the way for several others in the near future. It started when one Australian couple hoped to use in-vitro fertilisation to have a child, which would require a […]
NSW man receives $350,000 medical negligence payout
All of us depend at some point on the services of health experts. Luckily, these are some of the most highly-trained of any professionals, and are able to build relationships with their patients based on trust and confidence. However, medical care is a complex business and the duty of care that doctors, surgeons and other […]
Enhanced transparency in Australia’s medical systems
Australia’s medical system will benefit from increased transparency and pricing regulation thanks to the introduction of two new bills, according to minister for health and ageing Nicola Roxon. The National Health Reform Independent Hospital Pricing Authority (NHRIHPA) and National Health Performance Authority (NHPA) could serve to provide both the public and medical professionals with a […]
