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What do I do if there is an accidental breach of my patient’s privacy? Advice for health practitioners and organisations

It is trite advice to Australian health practitioners to say that they must exercise caution when dealing with their patients’…

Swearing of affidavits across Australia – what’s required during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Key takeaways In some States and Federally, witnessing and attesting affidavits can be done remotely. If a sworn affidavit is…

How will Liability Insurance respond to COVID-19?

Key takeaways Insurer and reinsurer responses to COVID-19 are continuing to evolve. Critical to liability claims is likely to be…

Taking action against health practitioners in the “public interest” – two years on, how is the new immediate action power being applied in practice?

One of the most stressful circumstances a registered health practitioner can encounter, is when they receive a notice from their…

Private Health Insurer audits – a reminder to exercise caution and to ask for help

The world of private health insurance is becoming increasingly competitive. As the marketplace burgeons with new providers, so too does…
Insurance Insight

Emerging Insurance Issues from COVID-19

Key takeaways A brief insight into COVID-19 insurance implications Business interruption and liability coverage This article is the first in…

Coroner’s findings emphasise the potential risks of relying on telehealth without in-patient review

Recently we published an article outlining some of the risks and limitations for medical practitioners using telehealth to provide care…

Appeal softens the blow for defendant following fall from ‘aerial sling’

Key takeaways Important case for personal fitness instructors and other fitness operators. Harm reduction measures are important, even where no…

AFCA Decisions: Online insurance purchases, non-disclosures at inception of policy

Key takeaways Insurer bears the onus of proof in establishing it can deny a claim due to non-disclosure. At inception,…

A warning to health practitioners: is your professional indemnity insurance in place?

The Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has sent a loud message to all health practitioners to actively check that…
Health Insight

Western Australia: What are the Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Registered Health Practitioners?

In early 2020, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) released revised guidelines for mandatory notifications made to AHPRA by…

Using the new MBS telehealth item numbers to care for patients from home? Here are some of the risks and limitations for medical practitioners

As part of the national health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Government has rolled out new temporary Medicare…

A reminder on section 130 of the National Law: notify the National Boards of ‘certain events’, or face a possible finding of unprofessional conduct

Most registered health practitioners are aware of the obligation to notify the National Board of certain events should they occur. …

Recent Applications in personal injuries claims impacted by COVID-19

Evidence and Transfer – A summary of recent Decisions of the Supreme Court in Central Queensland Key issues: Plaintiff will…

National Code of Conduct for SME Commercial Leases during COVID-19

On Tuesday 7 April 2020, the National Cabinet agreed upon a mandatory rent relief code of conduct for commercial leases…

WA hospital negligent for not recognising sepsis in infant burns patient resulting in irreversible brain damage

Abstract Western Australian hospital unsuccessful in appealing a finding of negligence based on an alleged failure to suspect, recognise and…
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