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A reminder about the potential strength of ‘usual practice’ evidence

Phelan v Melbourne Health [2019] VSCA 205 Defending or even assessing the merits of an action in medical negligence can…

Nurse slammed for profiting under patient’s will and pressuring peers

Meridian Lawyers recently published a Health Insights article discussing the risks involved when health care professionals receive and retain gifts…

Handling sensitive health information about patients and customers – do you understand your obligations?

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (the OAIC) has released a Guide to Health Privacy to assist health care…

You have received a notification – what now?

The practice of pharmacy is highly regulated and modern society is becoming increasingly litigious. With that in mind, pharmacists should…

What happens to healthcare complaints in Western Australia?

The Health and Disability Services Complaints Office (HaDSCO) handles complaints about health, disability and mental health services in Western Australia….

Striking the balance: Do the recent amendments to mandatory reporting obligations go far enough?

Despite significant resistance by key stakeholders, amendments to mandatory reporting obligations in respect of registered health practitioners treating other health…

Ask for help, and ask early – advice for surviving an AHPRA notification

Meridian Lawyers regularly assists health practitioners who have been the subject of notification to statutory health authorities such as AHPRA,…

A gift bejewelled with risk

In what circumstances should a gift from a patient be politely declined? Doctors are entrusted with acting in their patients’…

Be Data Smart

Pharmacy data is a valuable resource and pharmacy owners are increasingly being asked to permit third parties to access their…

Bergin v Queensland Cork & Timber Solutions Pty Ltd [2019] QDC 141

A cautionary tale: The risks of failing to test a witness’ evidence before trial, and the benefits of requesting a…

Professional medical organisations collaborate to help bring clarity on medical costs for patients

In conjunction with 13 professional medical Colleges, Associations and Societies, the Australian Medical Association (AMA) has released a Guide ‘Informed…

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