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What are pharmacists’ obligations when supplying pseudoephedrine?

Pseudoephedrine (‘PSE’) is indicated for the relief of congestion associated with conditions such as rhinitis, sinusitis and the common cold.[1]…

No professional misconduct finding for General Practitioner’s ‘grave error of judgment’

An experienced and well-respected NSW General Practitioner with an otherwise unblemished record has faced disciplinary proceedings brought by the Health…

Professional Opinions – how much weight do they carry?

Hopes of helpful review of the current interpretation of the words “competent professional practice” as they appear in section 5O…

Professional Misconduct – fact or fiction?

A Perth Cardiologist has recently been found to have engaged in professional misconduct by the Western Australian Administrative Tribunal. [1]…

Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety

On 16 September 2018 the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, announced that he will ask the Governor General to establish a…

Can a loss of superannuation pension form part of a loss of earning claim for a retired claimant?

An expansion of claims for loss of earning capacity. The High Court of Australia has held that a superannuation pension…

Getting it right – meeting your legal and professional obligations in advertising

New resources provided by AHPRA and National Boards aim to help health practitioners understand and comply with their legal and…

Board removes links to past disciplinary decisions – but not all of them

In response to criticism, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Medical Board of Australia (The Board) have…

High stakes for organisational heads as Victoria introduces new requirements as part of reportable conduct scheme

In the wake of the “Betrayal of Trust Inquiry” the Victorian government is rolling out wide ranging new legislative amendments[1] in…

Medication Misadventure – Methotrexate: A reminder to pharmacists to exercise independent judgment about the safety of a prescribed medicine.

This article was originally published as a PDL Practice Alert. It was written by Scott Ames, Principal and PDL Professional Officers,…

Putting the past behind you? Not any more, as Medical Board starts displaying links to old disciplinary decisions on the National Register

Update published 29 August 2018: Board removes links to past disciplinary decisions – but not all of them Australian medical practitioners…

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