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MDA

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  • 2002–20052002–2005
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MDA (2002)
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Medical Defence Australia, a team of lawyers and doctors who defend doctors charged with malpractice, ranging from Botox injections gone wrong to spinal cord injuries.Medical Defence Australia, a team of lawyers and doctors who defend doctors charged with malpractice, ranging from Botox injections gone wrong to spinal cord injuries.Medical Defence Australia, a team of lawyers and doctors who defend doctors charged with malpractice, ranging from Botox injections gone wrong to spinal cord injuries.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
72
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  • Stars
    • Shane Bourne
    • Angus Grant
    • Petra Yared
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    • Shane Bourne
    • Angus Grant
    • Petra Yared
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    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 12 nominations

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    Shane Bourne
    Shane Bourne
    • Bill 'Happy' Hendersonas Bill 'Happy' Henderson
    56 episodes56 eps • 2002–2005
    Angus Grant
    • Dr. Jamie Lawlessas Dr. Jamie Lawless
    56 episodes56 eps • 2002–2005
    Petra Yared
    Petra Yared
    • Layla Youngas Layla Young
    56 episodes56 eps • 2002–2005
    Jason Donovan
    Jason Donovan
    • Richard Savageas Richard Savage
    44 episodes44 eps • 2002–2003
    Angie Milliken
    Angie Milliken
    • Amanda McKayas Amanda McKay
    34 episodes34 eps • 2003–2005
    Kerry Armstrong
    Kerry Armstrong
    • Dr. Louella Davisas Dr. Louella Davis
    32 episodes32 eps • 2002–2003
    Alice McConnell
    • Caitlin Kingas Caitlin King
    31 episodes31 eps • 2002–2003
    Michael Carman
    Michael Carman
    • Mark Matthewsas Mark Matthews
    30 episodes30 eps • 2002–2005
    Kurt Geyer
    • Geoffrey Laneas Geoffrey Lane
    27 episodes27 eps • 2002–2005
    Aaron Pedersen
    Aaron Pedersen
    • Dr. Tony McKinnonas Dr. Tony McKinnon
    23 episodes23 eps • 2002–2003
    Felix Nobis
    • Simon Lloydas Simon Lloyd
    18 episodes18 eps • 2003
    Anne Cordiner
    • Joanne Parkeras Joanne Parker
    14 episodes14 eps • 2002–2005
    Nina Landis
    • Claudia Montserretas Claudia Montserret
    12 episodes12 eps • 2002–2003
    Stephen Kearney
    Stephen Kearney
    • Dr. Vince Phillipsas Dr. Vince Phillips
    11 episodes11 eps • 2002–2003
    Alexandra Schepisi
    Alexandra Schepisi
    • Edwina 'Ed' Davisas Edwina 'Ed' Davis
    11 episodes11 eps • 2002
    Rhys McConnochie
    Rhys McConnochie
    • Giles Jones QCas Giles Jones QC
    10 episodes10 eps • 2002–2003
    Daniela Farinacci
    • Dr. Wendy Rossias Dr. Wendy Rossi
    8 episodes8 eps • 2002–2003
    Mandy McElhinney
    Mandy McElhinney
    • Helena Lewisas Helena Lewis
    8 episodes8 eps • 2002–2003
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    Storyline

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    MDA is an Australian Medical Defense Organisation. It serves an insurance function, defending the doctors who form its membership against lawsuits and malpractice actions, in return for a fixed annual fee. Its staff are a mixture of lawyers and doctors, led by lawyer Bill 'Happy' Henderson (Shane Bourne). He is ably aided by Dr Ella Davies (Kerry Amstrong), who later leaves to become head of emergency medicine at nearby St Albans hospital. Jason Donovan plays nemesis Richard Savage, a partner at Kato and Pittman, seen either as a wily and passionate advocate for patient rights, or an ambulance-chaser.
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    Definitely no `barking' around MDA
    This series is more delicately crafted than would appear at a casual viewing. Most story-lines continue - sometimes over several weeks - and are over-lapped by yet other stories, so you have to sit with it over several weeks in order to actually `get' what it's about.

    I'm thrilled that there are no `goodies' and `baddies' in this series. You know, like: `We're doctors/lawyers, and there ain't nothin' we cain't do!' If anything, MDA presents its characters as people, before all else. It presents the law as it is - rigid and flawed, but it's all we have. We see doctors as people who can be anything from cold and arrogant professionals, to scared victims of a system - medical indemnity - which we've `inherited' from the US. This system appears to almost have developed a life of its own in our current society, which seems to believe that perceptions of wrong-doing can be `fixed' with money.

    Scripts are tight and economical - you have to pay attention - and the acting is superb. Worth a special mention is Shane Bourne (previously known as a stand-up comic!) His character (`Happy' Henderson) is complex and believable. I found myself angry with him and at the same time sympathetic when he behaved less than nobly towards his son. It's also good to see that Jason Donovan has left Scott Robinson well and truly behind him. His Richard Savage - while a bit one-dimensional for my tastes - is suitably reptilian to satisfy the character balance.
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    • Release date
      • July 23, 2002 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • MDA - Orvosi műhibák nyomában
    • Filming locations
      • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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    • Runtime
      50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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