Civil Law (Amendment) Bill

The Civil Law (Amendment) Bill seeks to amend the Civil Law Act to establish a clear legal standard of care for healthcare professionals providing medical advice. It defines the criteria that healthcare professionals must meet when advising patients, emphasizing the necessity of providing information crucial for informed patient decisions. The bill allows for varying peer professional opinions but requires these opinions to be logical and based on a reasonable assessment of risks and benefits. Additionally, the amendments will apply to prior medical advice provided if subsequent care continues after the bill's enactment. There will be no extra financial expenditure from the government associated with this bill.