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Article 2022-12-20
Towards a consumer-centred mental health system? An exploration of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (Vic)
On 6 September 2022, the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 (Vic) received Royal Assent. In this article we consider whether the Act has the capacity to deliver a fairer, more compassionate mental health system focussed on consumer recovery and support, a system which encourages a human rights-based culture to flourish.
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Article 2022-11-24
Disclosing patient images: the importance of confidentiality
In this article we explore a recent decision of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, which serves as a reminder of the importance of confidentiality in the doctor-patient relationship and the situations in which the disclosure of patient health information is prohibited.
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Article 2022-10-26
Reopening of occupational injury cases in the Council of Appeal
On 16 September 2022, the Council of Appeal ruled in an occupational injury case in which the Council of Appeal were summoned by Kennedys on behalf of the occupational injury insurance company.
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News 2022-10-25
Kennedys recognised as a leading law firm in Chambers UK 2023 solicitors guide
Top accolades awarded to the firm in the latest Chambers & Partners guide to leading law firms and lawyers across the country.
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Article 2022-10-21
Healthcare Brief: latest decisions October 2022
A roundup of recent court decisions raising issues relating to Part 36 offers; Calderbank offers and judicial discretion, and contempt of court.
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Article 2022-10-21
Healthcare Brief: market insights October 2022
A summary of key developments which include the second report on the Early Notification Scheme; the draft Mental Health Bill 2022; the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill; the Damages Claims Portal; proposals to increase the use of mediation in the civil justice system; the costs review launched by the Civil Justice Council; and the current position regarding proposals to change the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Code of Practice and implementation of the Liberty Protection Safeguards.
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Article 2022-10-19
The complexities of best interests decisions and the role of parents in clinical ethics committees’ process
In this article, which was originally published in the Australian Health Law Bulletin, our healthcare experts in Australia and the UK provide an overview of the recent decision of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust v Verden and consider its implications for clinical ethics committees.
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News 2022-10-11
Kennedys secures top tier rankings in The Legal 500 UK 2023
Following the publication of The Legal 500 UK 2023, we are proud to announce that the firm has once again achieved impressive rankings and recognition within the latest guide to leading law firms and lawyers.
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Case review 2022-08-18
Fundamental dishonesty: claimant in clinical negligence claim found in contempt of court
In this case, the claimant was sentenced to six months imprisonment for contempt of court in respect of exaggerating injuries suffered as a result of alleged clinical negligence for Cauda Equina Syndrome.
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Article 2022-08-03
QOCS, multi-party actions and Sanderson orders: the applicability of Cartwright in practice
Issues surrounding qualified one-way costs shifting (QOCS) in multiple defendant cases notably found their way to the Court of Appeal back in 2018 with Cartwright v Venduct Engineering Ltd [2018].