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MON551: Records related to requests for expert opinion

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Series identifierMON551Series titleRecords related to requests for expert opinionSeries descriptionA series of files related to requests for Professor Sir Edward S.R. Hughes expert medical opinion. The majority of files concern litigation cases involving organisations such as the Medical Defence Association of Victoria. Other files document legal issues concerning Melbourne Legacy and the Repatriation Review Tribunal. At least one file contains a report related to an inquest. When asked to assist with the medical evidence in these cases, Professor Hughes would review the patients situation and compile a report. The files usually contain copies of correspondence, patient records, doctor and other medical staff statements, and legal transcripts. Some of the files contain Professor Hughes final reports as well as accompanying draft notes (some of which are handwritten).Date range1950 - 1984Series typePersonal PapersLinear metreage0.27Format, size, conditionLoose filesKeywordsPersonal Records

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