Journal of law and medicine.
Publisher:
Law Book Co.,
Frequency: Quarterly
Country: Australia
Language: English
Start Year:1993 -
Identifiers
| ISSN: | 1320-159X (Print) 1320-159X (Linking) |
| NLM ID: | 9431853 |
| (DNLM): | SR0079690(s) |
| (OCoLC): | 30122918 |
| LCCN: | sn 94030826 |
| Classification: | W1 JO738K |
Batting below Average: Failure to Manage Fatal Zoonotic Diseases. Zoonotic diseases are those which originate in animals but are transmitted to humans often through an intermediate host such as a wild animal. In Australia Hendra virus (HeV) is a disease of horses with occasional human fatalities and which is spread by the fruit bat. This article explores the lessons learnt from managing the Queensland outbreak of HeV in 1994. The legal framework for the notification and management of prohibited matter including zoonotic diseases in Queensland and New South Wales has been strengthened by provisions in the Biosecurity Act 2015 (NSW) which create strong penalti...
Regulation of AI in Health Care: A Cautionary Tale Considering Horses and Zebras. The introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into health care has been accompanied by uncertainties and regulatory challenges. The establishment of a regulatory framework around AI in health is in its infancy and the way forward is unclear. There are those who argue that this represents a concerning regulatory gap, while others assert that existing regulatory frameworks, policies and guidelines are sufficient. We argue that perhaps the reality is somewhere in between, but that there is a need for engagement with principles and guidelines to inform future regulation. However, this cannot be...