Podcast appearances and mentions of russell kennedy lawyers

How do you define defamation? When things go wrong with parents and a school Head is attacked online, is it worth suing? In this interview with Ben Tallboys, Principal of Russell Kennedy Lawyers, we answer these questions and discuss a recent ruling in the case of a Queensland Head who sued several parents for defamation. We also give you some tips for what to do if you think you're being defamed. Get in touch at smj@imageseven.com.au

Fellows and Trainees in Australia and New Zealand can be assured that personal or reflective notes are registered under Commonwealth legislation for protection. This clarification from Michael Gorton AM, from Russell Kennedy Lawyers, stems from a negligence case in the UK where it was suggested reflective notes were used against Dr Bawa-Garba in her criminal conviction. Michael says the requirements for a criminal charge in Australia and New Zealand, which have been tested in the courts in both countries, require a higher standard than the UK.

A recent study of notifications made to the Medical Board of Australia showed that surgeons are twice as likely to have claims made against them than any other physicians. Why? Medico-legal expert and Michael Gorton AM from Russell Kennedy Lawyers tells us what the data reveals, with some wise advice on how to keep those complaints at bay.

Medical professionals are expected to report their colleague’s misconduct under the Health Practitioner Regulation Law. Failure to do so can carry serious implications. Michael Gorton AM from Russell Kennedy Lawyers discusses the obligations under the law and the steps surgeons should take if they discover a colleague is doing the wrong thing.

A doctor-patient relationship can evolve into one which is very close and intimate as the patient becomes reliant on his or her doctor's information and treatment. But, what happens when a patient expects more than professional treatment and whose behaviour subsequently becomes unacceptable? Michael Gorton AM from Russell Kennedy Lawyers discusses what you can do if you find yourself in circumstances that may require ending the doctor-patient relationship.

Michael Gorton AM – Volunteers operate at all levels of our health service, yet while their work is unpaid, there are important legal responsibilities to consider, both from an employer's perspective and from a volunteer's perspective. What are they? Medico-legal expert Michael Gorton AM, from Russell Kennedy Lawyers, highlights the big issues around volunteers in the medical arena.

Michael Gorton AM – A coroner's investigation into the 2013 death of a Medical College trainee has raised important issues around trainee work pressures, access to medication, and duty of care. Medico-legal expert Michael Gorton AM, of Russell Kennedy Lawyers, examines the investigation and the ultimate findings of the Coroner in the tragic case of Dr Beata Vandeville.

Michael Gorton AM – A recent court case in New South Wales has highlighted how far a disgruntled patient can go to seek retribution following an adverse outcome to a surgical procedure. Medico legal expert Michael Gorton AM, of Russell Kennedy Lawyers, discusses the case and the broader lessons for all practitioners. 

Michael Gorton AM, Principal, Russell Kennedy Lawyers — Spam is often viewed as an irritating by-product of internet use. But legal issues around the use of spam are now becoming an issue for surgeons too. Medico-legal expert Michael Gorton offers timely warnings for all medical practitioners whose entrepreneurial zeal may take them over the spam line.

Victor Harcourt, principal at Russell Kennedy Lawyers, speaking on the importance of clarity in the information provided to the consumers at Akolade’s Transfer of Care for Complex Consumers conference.

Victor Harcourt, principal at Russell Kennedy Lawyers, speaking on the importance of clarity in the information provided to the consumers at Akolade’s Transfer of Care for Complex Consumers conference.