Real Time Prescription Monitoring (RTPM) is a national digital health system which was established by the Commonwealth Government. Each state…
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Pitfalls of promoting health services on social media
Recently, we published an article outlining the dos and don’ts of COVID-19 vaccine promotion. Our Insight summarises how vaccine providers…
Extended powers of HCC include investigating complaints incidental to the provision of health services
The facts BG, a myotherapist and a ‘general health service provider’ for the purposes of the Health Complaints Act 2016…
Gender Dysphoria and Children: Lessons from R v Tavistock
R v Tavistock, Gender Dysphoria and Children: puberty blockers “interlinked” with cross-sex hormones such that informed consent extends to understanding…
VCAT confirms COAG Ministerial Direction 2019-1 not binding on Tribunals
In January last year, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Health Council published a new Ministerial direction with the intention…
Health Complaints Act 2016 (Vic) – does it really apply to me? Important implications for registered health professionals employed by bodies corporate in Victoria
In 2016, the Victorian government introduced the Health Complaints Act 2016 (Vic) (the Act) which launched a new framework for…
Make privacy a priority, today and every day
Currently, 85% of all Australians have a clear understanding of why they should protect personal information, yet 49% don’t know…
Do your staff members understand their obligations regarding the handling and storage of personal information?
A recent decision of the Australian Information and Privacy Commissioner, Commissioner Falk, highlights the importance of staff training on the…
New and expanded AHPRA Advertising Guidelines: a welcome aid to compliance
Meridian Lawyers has published several Health Insights in the past about the importance of understanding and adhering to the advertising…
A case scenario on patient privacy – can I discuss a deceased patient’s care with their family members?
Meridian Lawyers often receives calls from doctors and other health practitioners requesting one-off advice relating to their day-to-day practice. Recently,…
A case scenario on death certificates – who can sign them and when?
Meridian Lawyers often receives calls from doctors and other health practitioners requesting one-off advice relating to their day-to-day practice. One…