Australia has one of the highest C-Section rates in the world and has almost doubled since 1991. The World Health Organisation recommends C -Sections should only be performed when medically necessary. It has stated “there is no justification for any region to have higher caesarean rates than 10-15%”. Out of 137 countries that report their rates, Australia’s is one of the highest, with 32 per cent of all births delivered through a caesarean section. Whats the stance of Obstetricians and Midwives? … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2016
Are Your Barristers Briefed As Bomb Disposal Experts And/Or As Valued Team Members?
In Afghanistan, each army unit finds at least one bomb nearly every day. A bombing can irreversibly hurt the war effort, it can demoralize soldiers and the citizens of their homelands, and it will kill. To combat this risk, specially trained and highly intelligent bomb disposal experts, or explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) specialists, assume the presence of extreme dangers. The bomb expert must ensure his own team avoids bombs. He must find buried or stored 'weapons' and disable or confiscate them. The bomb disposal expert prepares for the call that a suspected bomb has been discovered. If the bomb disposal expert receives this call, he must be the first man on the scene to gather intelligence and confirm whether the unknown device is in fact an active weapon. When the bomb disposal expert is not actively disarming enemy weapons, he must engage in support duties. What does this have to do with briefing and valuing the services of Barristers? … [Read more...]
Concussion & CTE – Whats Ahead For Litigators?
I recently attended a conference which discussed "The Brain & Law" which I found very interesting and thought provoking, from both legal and medical perspectives. The session discussed the advances in medical research in relation to brain trauma, particularly concussion and how 'microglia' reacts in trauma, which will impact on personal injury law and also on patients/clients who suffer head injuries, including concussion. I recently watched a movie titled "Concussion", which recounted events, albeit with creative license, and showed Dr Omalu, a forensic neuropathologist, being stonewalled by the American NFL as he tried to ring alarm bells on the effects of repeated head trauma on NFL players’ health. What are the long-term health risks and legal position for the various sporting bodies in Australia in respect to a players 'head trauma', including what could be considered a light knock that may cause concussion? … [Read more...]
8 Tips To Increase Your Superannuation Knowledge In Family Law Cases
Superannuation can be complex or relatively straightforward. Before practitioners provide advice, draft orders or superannuation agreements they need to have a basic understanding of superannuation and how to determine superannuation interest/s for their clients. What is a superannuation fund? What is a splitting order and a flagging order? What are some practical tips in respect to superannuation in family law property proceedings? … [Read more...]