Legal disputes over informed consent for cosmetic procedures: A descriptive study of negligence claims and complaints in Australia

Marie M Bismark; Andrew J Gogos; David McCombe; Richard B Clark; Russell L Gruen; David M Studdert

Journal article

Legal disputes over informed consent for cosmetic procedures: A descriptive study of negligence claims and complaints in Australia

Marie M Bismark, Andrew J Gogos, David McCombe, Richard B Clark, Russell L Gruen, David M Studdert

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery | ELSEVIER SCI LTD | Published : 2012

DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2012.05.004

University of Melbourne Researchers

Richard Clark Author Ophthalmology Eye and Ear Hospital

Marie Bismark Author Melbourne School of Population and Global Health

David Studdert Author Melbourne School of Population and Global Health

Related Projects (1)

When informed consent goes poorly: A descriptive study of health care complaints and medical negligence claims

To correct process failures effectively, one must understand them. This project will improve knowledge of problems and disputes that arise ..

Grants

Awarded by Australian Research Council

Funding Acknowledgements

This study was supported by a Linkage Grant from the Australian Research Council (LP0989178), with partner contributions from the Office of the Health Services Commissioner of Victoria, the Victorian Department of Health, and Avant Mutual Group Limited. Dr Studdert was supported by a Federation Fellowship from the Australian Research Council. Dr Gruen was supported by a Career Development Award from the National Health and Medical Research Council.