Dr Christopher Atkins MBBS, Dip RACOG, MHA, LLB(Hons), FACLM
Since his admission to practice in 1998, Dr Christopher Atkins has practiced in the firm’s injury compensation division. He was appointed a Senior Associate of this firm in 2000. He is regarded as an expert in all areas of health and medical law.
He is one of a small number of lawyers in Victoria who is also a qualified and practising medical practitioner. As such he is often better able to understand and provide advice, particularly in medical negligence matters, compared to other lawyers.
Chris’ expert knowledge of both legal and medical matters makes him invaluable to the firm’s injury compensation division.
In addition to working at Galbally & O’Bryan Chris continues to consult as a General Medical Practitioner in Woodend and also lectures students in medical law at Monash University.
Areas of Expertise
- Injury compensation arising out of medical negligence
- Health Professional Registration Board Issues
- Elder Law Issues
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Qualifications
MBBS, Dip RACOG, MHA, LLB(Hons), FACLM
Admitted to practice (1998)
Medical Practitioner (since 1976)
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Professional Memberships
- Law Institute of Victoria
- Australian Lawyers’ Alliance
- Australian Medical Association
- Deputy Chairperson and Board member of
the Central Highlands General Practice Network
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Brochures and Articles
 Damage Control - Australian Doctor
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