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Surgeon suspended over surgical errors, missed diagnoses and inadequate patient care
A general surgeon’s registration was suspended for 6 months after multiple adverse events. The tribunal was particularly concerned about the doctor’s failure to take appropriate steps to reduce risk, to provide appropriate follow-up care, or to fulfil their open disclosure obligations.
Judge rules 15-year-old lacks sufficient maturity to decide on life-saving treatment
In a recent case considering children’s capacity to consent, the court found a 15-year-old lacked sufficient maturity to refuse life-saving treatment for leukaemia. Although she was intellectually capable of understanding the treatment, she was unable to overcome anger and frustration with her treating team to demonstrate she had capacity to weigh up the medical advice objectively.
Real travel cover, real outcomes
See how Avant Travel Cover handled real claims, from stolen luggage to medical emergencies overseas. Unlimited trips, no age limit, 24/7 help.
Medical practice checklist: How to keep things running smoothly over the festive shutdown
Discover an essential medical practice checklist with practical tips to help your practice run smoothly over the festive break.
Systems that click: Aligning operations & IT for practice growth
As your practice grows, the systems and processes that once worked can quickly become barriers to efficiency.
Single vision
Dr Nerida McDonald’s unique vision for her practice involved making patient care and staff satisfaction her top priorities. She just needed enough physical space to achieve it.
Court rules on 17-year-old’s capacity to refuse lifesaving treatment
Although the court found a 17-year-old had capacity to make healthcare decisions, it concluded it was in the child’s best interest to order life-saving medical treatment even though the child refused it.
