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How not to be sued
January 15, 2025 AEST
How not to be sued
David G Pennington

Medical negligence claims are rising, particularly for cosmetic surgery. The author provides some dos and don’ts to help plastic surgeons reduce the risk of legal action—from referral to postoperative care.

‘The left behind syndrome’—surgical equipment errors in plastic surgery
May 21, 2024 AEST
‘The left behind syndrome’—surgical equipment errors in plastic surgery
David G Pennington

The author discusses surgical items accidentally left behind in patients after plastic surgery, things that increase the risk of this happening and ways to reduce the risk.

Compliance of plastic surgeons with advertising guidelines
March 15, 2019 AEST
Compliance of plastic surgeons with advertising guidelines
Anthony PennaQueenie ChanDamian D Marucci

This study evaluates the compliance of plastic surgeons with advertising standards developed by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.