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Regulating Medical Devices in the 'Internet of Things'

Johnston, C ; Ahn, B ( 2020)

New research explores the gap between regulation and practice in healthcare devices, particularly for type 1 diabetes, that are part of the Internet of Things.
Want to Record your Doctor's Appointment? Great Idea, but First, Check it's Legal

Hyatt, A ; Johnston, C ; Prictor, M ( 2020-11-02)

As you fire up your computer for a telehealth appointment, or prepare to walk in to see your doctor, you may be wondering whether to record your appointment. You might even think about doing it without asking permission first.
Children Can Decide Their Medical Treatments Under Victoria's Unique Advance Directive Laws

Johnston, C (The Conversation Media Group, 2017)

We’re all afraid of a time when we might lose the capacity to decide what medical treatments to accept or refuse. This is why Australian governments have promoted advance care planning, which involves discussing and expressing preferences about the kind of medical care you would or would not want in a situation where you lack mental capacity to make decisions.
Who Owns Your DNA?

Greenbaum, D ; Gerstein, M (Elsevier BV, 2016-04)

When you’re clipping your nails or having a haircut, do you think about who owns those samples of your genetic material? Perhaps you think it doesn’t really matter, or that because it comes from your body, you own it. In fact, legally, the answer is far more complex.