The High Court determines a paramedic’s...
Proceedings were commenced in the Queensland Supreme Court (QSC)...
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No soup for you – Hawkins v South Western Sydney LHD
The plaintiff brought medical negligence proceedings against Campbelltown Hospital alleging that following gastrointestinal surgery, he was served a meal which was incompatible with his diet, causing him to vomit. The plaintiff alleged that the hospital staff failed to refer his symptoms of nausea, vomiting and pain to a doctor for examination thereby failing to diagnose and treat him in a timely manner, resulting in the dehiscence of his...
Riding into danger: Motocross, track licencing and...
Following a serious accident during a motocross competition event in...
No grounds for late claim – Coffey v...
The plaintiff, who was born extremely prematurely, brought medical...
To segregate or not to segregate, that is the...
On 23 May 2012, the plaintiff, an inmate at Parklea Correctional...
A rational view of “irrationality” and...
Author: Simon GreyJudgement Date: 13th April, 2018Citation: South...
Kawasaki Disease – Revving up to a diagnosis
Author: Ashleigh ClancyJudgement Date: 10th November, 2017Citation:...
Consent, capacity and the Supreme Court in the...
Author: Sarah HenryJudgement Date: 14th May, 2016Citation: Application...
Consent, capacity and the Supreme Court in the...
Author: Sarah HenryJudgement Date: 14th May, 2016Citation: Application...
Lost in translation – Biggs v George [2016]...
Author: Ashleigh ClancyJudgement Date: 17th May, 2016Citation: Biggs v...