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Credit reporting regime under the Privacy Act has a new bite
As of 12 March 2014, significant changes to the credit reporting regime under the Privacy Act 1998 (Cth) will impact…
Pharmacy alert: maintaining script certifications
Pharmacists in Victoria are governed by a number of different pieces of legislation and associated regulations. This article warns pharmacists…
Medico-legal issues for radiographers
BreastScreen radiographers, as health professionals, owe a number of legal and ethical obligations to all women who attend for screening…
AHPRA audits: tips for registered health professionals
As a registered health professional applying for or renewing your registration, in accordance with your Board’s registration standards, you are…
Joint statement on dental audits: ADA, Guild Insurance and Meridian Lawyers
Finally, some good news on the Medicare dental audits. In recent developments, several ADA branch members received letters from the…
Privacy, legal liability and the pharmacist
What were the legal implications of allowing a third party access to a pharmacy’s computer to identify patients who may…
Health professionals: Are you complying with your obligations?
The Department of Human Services has released its Compliance Program for the next two financial years (2013–2015), setting out its…
e-health: A new frontier for health practitioners
From 1 July 2012, all Australians can register for their own personally controlled electronic health (eHealth) record. Initially, an eHealth…
Infectious diseases & child care: what about staff members?
Risk Management Update: In a service industry so focused on the care and wellbeing of children, it is easy for…