A new Section Editor has joined the team for the Journal of Law and Medicine.

Dr Mike O’Connor AM has joined as a Section Editor for the Medical Issues Section. Dr O’Connor is an experienced medical practitioner and received a membership in the Order of Australia as a result of his involvement in Indigenous health care. He has also served in the Royal Australian Navy and holds the rank of Captain. Currently his work is focussed at the St George Private and Public Hospitals and he is Chairman of the Patient Care Review Committee at St George Private Hospital. He also holds academic appointments at the University of New South Wales (Senior Lecturer) and Sydney University (Lecturer).  His extensive experience and knowledge will be of great benefit to the Journal and we are pleased to welcome him on board.