Legal Corner

Law offers no protection: when unplanned pregnancy leads to litigation

A man sues his partner after she falls pregnant and gives birth, alleging she lied about her contraception. The birth…

Social media blurs the line between private and professional

A frustrated nurse posts on social media about a matter unrelated to her workplace and is found guilty of misconduct.…

When choosing between curative or palliative treatment, even autonomy isn’t absolute

Courts strongly favour the right of competent individuals to refuse treatment but the particulars of each individual case can lead…

To retain public confidence, take drug control seriously

The public must have confidence in nurses’ ability and willingness to practise proper medication management. Those who violate that trust…

Make sure they understand: consent must overcome language barrier

Language and cultural barriers to obtaining informed consent must be overcome, for the sake of the patient and the worker.…

Such a bold deception: lying on CVs can have major consequences

Some people go to great lengths to claim degrees and qualifications they’ve never had – and the penalties can be…

Social media: worth a thousand precautions

There are myriad safety and privacy concerns to consider as the explosion of pictures on social media continues. By Kirra…

Plaintiffs can’t neglect causation

The burden of proof extends well beyond demonstrating a breach of duty by the defendant. In any negligence case, it…

The rigour of informed consent

It’s absolutely essential to make sure patients know what they’re getting into – and language barriers can make that a…