High Court hands down decision in Rogers v Whitaker.
This is the first time that an issue related to the provision of medical information or advice has been argued before the High Court of Australia. As with any decision of the High Court, there will always be supporters and protagonists. However, one of the benefits of having the High Court pronounce a judgement in this area of law is that it provides the necessary guidance and consistency for all the courts in Australia to follow whenever they are asked to address issues relating to the provision of information or advice in medical negligence cases.
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