Health Law in Australia is the first book to deal with health law on a comprehensive national basis. In a field of law that is becoming increasingly important, where the demand for expertise is rapidly expanding, Health Law in Australia examines the law in detail in all Australian jurisdictions. By covering all the major areas in this diverse field of law, Health Law in Australia delivers increased understanding of the discipline as a whole. The book deals with the general principles of health law in detail, including chapters on Medical Negligence”; “”Children and Consent””