Abstract
In this chapter, the following areas will be broadly covered:
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The profusion of statute and common law and regulations which are relevant in modern medical practice in Australia
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How these laws impact on the management of medical problems in adults
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A brief outline of some areas where the law is likely to have an impact on medical practice in the future
This chapter outlines some of the diverse legislation, regulation, and common law which impacts to a greater or lesser extent on adult medical practice. It is neither detailed nor exhaustive. The reader is directed elsewhere in this book, and/or other sources for more detailed discussions on many of the areas mentioned.
Allan Hunt has retired from his position at the Lyell McEwin Hospital.
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Hunt, A. (2013). Legal Medicine in Adult Medical Practice in Australia. In: Beran, R. (eds) Legal and Forensic Medicine. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-32338-6_60
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