A woman whose partner died after being given too much morphine is suing a Brisbane hospital and doctor for $5 million. Michael Calder, 33, died in the Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital at Chermside on July 11, 2014 after being treated for viral meningitis and repeatedly complaining of severe headaches. His partner, Andrea Young, this week filed a statement of claim in the Supreme Court seeking damages from the hospital and treating doctor, Rodd Brockett, over the death.
September 29, 2016
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation and the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Central Operations are embroiled in a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute) before Commissioner Platt in Conference Room 6a – Level 6 in Adelaide.
September 29, 2016
Mosaic Support Services is being challenged by a s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) initiated by ex-staffer Rattue.
September 29, 2016
Southern Cross Care WA (inc) is dealing with a s.394 (Application for unfair dismissal remedy) before Deputy President Binet (Ahmed).
September 29, 2016
An application for approval of the Yorke Peninsula Community Transport Incorporated Community Service Workers Enterprise Agreement No 01 (s.185 – Application for approval of a single-enterprise agreement) will be heard by Commissioner Saunders in his Sydney chambers.
September 29, 2016
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation and Eastern Health are embroiled in a s.739 (Application to deal with a dispute in relation to flexible working arrangements) before Commissioner Cribb in Conference Room E – Level 6 in Melbourne.
September 29, 2016
An application by Health Services Union (s.240 – Application to deal with a bargaining dispute) is the preserve of Commissioner Cribb in Conference Room E – Level 6 in Melbourne today.
September 28, 2016
A carer at a Townsville facility for the mentally disabled has been charged after allegedly being caught in the shower with a woman under his care. Police say the 23-year-old man was caught by other staff at the facility showering with the intellectually impaired 43-year-old woman on Monday. He was charged with indecent dealing of an intellectually impaired person and is due to appear in Townsville Magistrates Court on October 14.
