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overview
The 16th Annual Obstetric Medico-Legal Conference will continue to bring together legal and medical professionals to discuss and explore the legal issues related to maternal and infant care. The conference will cover a range of topics including birth injuries and medical errors in prenatal or postnatal care.
The event provides a unique platform for legal and medical experts to share their knowledge and experiences, discuss emerging trends and best practices, and network with colleagues from across the industry. Attendees also have the opportunity to participate in interactive sessions designed to enhance their understanding of the legal and medical aspects of obstetrics care.
Every year, the event grows and receives excellent feedback from our delegates, and it has become a “must-attend” for legal and medical professionals involved in obstetrics care and those interested in improving the quality and safety of maternal and infant care.
KEY TOPICS INCLUDE
- Medicine Shortages in Obstetrics’
- First line treatment for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy at birth and its efficacy
- Patient safety and Practitioner risk in the online era
- Emerging legal issues in midwifery practice
- How to mitigate liability against a patient who refuses treatment or is aggressive
- The influence of Artificial Intelligence on obstetrics – who bears liability?
- Birth Trauma Parliamentary Inquiry
- How to navigate the balance between informed consent and the duty to act in the best interest of the patient
- The role of consent in posthumous reproduction, the ethical and legal considerations
- Home births in Australia: Insights from medico-legal cases, highlighting common challenges, outcomes, and lessons learned?
Speakers
Professor Steve Robson
President, Australian Medical Association
Tom Ballantyne
Principal Lawyer, Maurice Blackburn
Ian Murray
Principal Solicitor, Blumers
Emily Hart
Principal Lawyer, Arnold Thomas & Becker Lawyers
Alice Tuson
Registered Midwife
Dr Nisha Khot
Vice President & Board Member, RANZCOG; Clinical Director of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Peninsula Health
Bill Madden
Special Counsel, Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers, Adjunct Professor, Australian Centre for Health Law Research
Dr Amelia Bock
Director of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Northeast Health Wangaratta
Kate Betts
Partner, Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Dr Vijay Roach
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Past President, RANZCOG
Kate Waterford
Partner, Maliganis Edwards Johnson
Dr Amber Moore
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, St Vincent’s Private Hospital and Royal Women’s Hospital, Melbourne
Dr Jenny Dowd
MD, FRANZCOG, Founding Member, Women’s Obstetric & Gynaecology Specialists
Eliza Faulk
Partner, Makinson d'Apice Lawyer
Adam Clements
Lawyer, Kate Williams Medical Law Specialists
Ruanne Brell
Senior Legal Advisor, Avant Mutual Group
Karen McClay
Registered Midwife & Director, Calmbirth
Dr Kate Levett
Senior Research Fellow, University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney School of Medicine
Professor Tina Cockburn
Director, Australian Centre for Health Law Research
Samuel Wolfhagen
Solicitor, Maliganis Edwards Johnson
Justine Anderson
Senior Solicitor, Crown Solicitor's Office of NSW
Dr John Short
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Fiona Reid
Member, RN/ BaMid/MaMid/ Endorsed (Credentialled) Midwife, Waminda Senior Clinical Manager, Birthing on Country, Clinical Advisory Committee, ABTA, Consumer Group Midwifery Clinical Consultant, Better Births Illawarra
Christian Wright
Nurse & Midwife, Maternal Health Researcher and Educator, Member, Clinical Council NT PHN & Advisory Panel, Australasian Birth Trauma Association
Amanda Seguna
Special Counsel, Lander & Rogers
Julie Shooter
Special Counsel, Lander & Rogers
Dr Danny Tucker
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Associate Professor, James Cook University
Genomic Testing Forum
The Genomic Testing Forum will be held concurrently with the Obstetric Medico Legal Congress on the 16th September this year providing a unique opportunity to meet two distinct, but related audience groups.
In Australia, genomic testing is experiencing a significant upward trend, with healthcare providers increasingly incorporating genetic analysis into diagnostic and treatment protocols to deliver more personalized and effective patient care. Given the recent introduction of new rebates for essential carrier screening tests, Australia looks set for significant growth in genomic testing – particularly in reproductive genetic carrier screening.
This is an enormously exciting growth space however, there are key considerations that stakeholders should be aware of.
This forum will explore where we are at with genetic testing in Australia and unpack:
- What the new opportunities are
- The quality of the tests
- Are we ready for the influx of these tests and what will happen?
- What are the risk profiles?
- Concerns with insurance discrimination
- Where the opportunities are for improvement?
- What are the available indemnity options for clinical practice through to clinical trials?
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved in the Obstetric Medico Legal Conference! Showcase thought leadership in the program or explore our brand opportunites associated with the event, get in touch today to learn more!
There are many opportunities for networking including social events such as networking drinks, lunch and refreshments breaks making this not just a conference… but an all-encompassing industry experience.
Sponsorship or exhibiting will allow your organization to:
- Build relationships with potential and existing clients
- Generate leads from a high-level, targeted audience
- Close sales in a more personal manner than via phone
- Demonstrate your product in person
- Network with the industry
- Build brand awareness
To see what is on offer please contact:
Danielle Newman
Senior Business Development Manager
E: danielle.newman@informa.com
T: +61 (2) 9080 4318
Conference Affiliates
Supporting Partner
Insights
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The appropriate way for doctors to handle surrogacy births – insights from a surrogate mother and lawyer
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Why all clinicians need to learn trauma-informed care
Clinicians have long known that women who misuse drugs and alcohol, experience domestic violence, or have a history of trauma, are considered ‘vulnerable’ along the child-bearing continuum, but a striking proportion have not yet received training on how to care for this patient cohort. Read more >>
How this male midwife is building trust with his patients
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Using technology for better obstetric decision making
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Increasing maternal awareness of DFM – a suitable stillbirth prevention measure?
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Rethinking morbidity and mortality review meetings in maternity care
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Perinatal mortality cases – what can we do better?
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ConnectMe + Streamly
ConnectMe • Networking enhanced
All of our events utilise a bespoke dynamic smartphone app, ConnectMe – which guarantees attendees a premium event experience. Logins are sent prior to the conference commencement allowing you to check who’s attending, schedule in meetings and catch ups, participate in live Q+A and interactive polls, and much more. ConnectMe ensures you never miss a beat prior, during and post event.
Streamly • On-Demand video vault
Streamly is a new video platform from Informa Connect – hosting hours of session recordings from our events and more. Select the Streamly add-on at the checkout to receive year round access to exclusive On-Demand session recordings from all of our related healthcare events*. Login information will be sent post event.
* Note: In a minority of cases, speakers may request their sessions to be excluded from Streamly access.
Sustainability
Our Commitment to Sustainability
In Australia, we are committed to running our events in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Across Informa Connect we are focusing on the short and long-term sustainability impacts we have on customers and colleagues alongside the communities we work in.
We recognise that it’s not just about the way we produce our events and products but recognising that we have a role to play in providing a space to work in partnership together with our markets to inspire the sustainable development of the industries we serve.
To read more on our latest sustainability reports and Faster Forward initiatives – click here.
when & where
16 - 17 Sep 2024
Crown Conference Hall
Level 2
Crown Promenade Melbourne
8 Whiteman Street
Southbank VIC 3006
(Queensbridge St end of the Crown Complex)
+61 (03) 9292 6222
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION RATE
We have secured a special accommodation rate from $255* per room per night, room only, for conference attendees at the Crown Promenade for the nights of the 15-16 September 2024 inclusive.
To book this rate, click here.
* Room availability and rates are subject to availability and valid until 7 days prior to the event, unless sold out prior.
Book early to avoid disappointment.
contact
Still have a question?
General Information & Registration
Customer Service
+61 2 9080 4307
info@staging.informa.com.au
Speaking Enquiries
Irene Amo
+61 415038730
Irene.Amo@informa.com
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
Danielle Newman
+61 2 9080 4318
Danielle.Newman@informa.com
Marketing & Media Enquiries
Libbie Sinclair
Libbie.Sinclair@informa.com