IVF – Egg and embryo freezing

The procedure of egg-freezing has been described as ‘costly and emotionally fraught.’ Nonetheless, many women are choosing to freeze their eggs today. In fact, there has been a 1000% increase in the number of women in Australia and New Zealand choosing to freeze their...

When Cosmetic Surgery Goes Wrong

Cosmetic surgery is a surgical procedure that changes the structure and appearance of a person’s body without a medical reason to do so. Examples of cosmetic surgery procedures include: Breast implants Liposuction Face lifts Tummy tucks Vaginal rejuvenation –...
Nervous Shock and Pure Mental Harm

Nervous Shock and Pure Mental Harm

Pure Mental Harm Injuries following witnessing a serious accident or being a family member of a person who was killed or put in peril by another’s negligence What are pure mental harm injuries? Cases for pure mental harm, sometimes called nervous shock cases, arise in...
The Ugly Side of Cosmetic Surgery

The Ugly Side of Cosmetic Surgery

The cosmetic surgery industry thrives by giving its customers the hope that they can improve and enhance their looks and reverse the signs of ageing. There are litany of procedures and products which promise to help the customer achieve the desired changes in their...
Gynaecological Negligence or Malpractice

Gynaecological Negligence or Malpractice

Gynaecological negligence or malpractice is a difficult area of medical law and one which is related to significant injuries for women when this type of surgery goes wrong.  In this blog, we will explore the different contexts where gynaecological negligence can...