| Tabet v Gett: the end of loss of chance actions in Australia? | |
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PMID: 20977161 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This article critically analyses the recent High Court decision in Tabet v Gett (2010) 84 ALJR 292; [2010] HCA 12 which considered whether a person should be able to obtain compensation on the basis of a loss of a chance of a better medical outcome. The appellant argued that the High Court should regard a plaintiff as entitled to compensation when a breach by a defendant of their duty of care causes the plaintiff to lose a possibility, but not a probability, of a better medical outcome. The High Court held that it was not possible for a person in the position of the appellant to obtain compensation for the loss of a chance of a better medical outcome. |
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Authors:
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Greg Walsh; Anna Walsh |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Legal Cases |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of law and medicine Volume: 18 ISSN: 1320-159X ISO Abbreviation: J Law Med Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-27 Completed Date: 2010-12-10 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9431853 Medline TA: J Law Med Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 50-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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School of Law, University of Notre Dame, Australia. gwalsh@mauriceblackburn.com.au |
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Australia Brain Damage, Chronic / complications Child Compensation and Redress / legislation & jurisprudence* Female Humans Malpractice / legislation & jurisprudence* |
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