Insights Sectors: Health

Jun 2, 2015

INSIGHT: Recent Court of Appeal decision confirms breadth of advocate’s immunity

Legal practitioners and their insurers can breathe a sigh of relief as on 21 May 2015 the NSW Court of…

Aug 20, 2014

INSIGHT: New office aims to improve johnson v triple c process in Queensland

Queensland’s new independent health complaints agency, the Office of the Health Ombudsman (OHO), commenced operation on 1 July this year….

Aug 4, 2014

INSIGHT: The dentist as an independent expert witness

When a patient sues a dentist alleging negligence it is the role of the court to weigh up the evidence…

Jul 14, 2014

INSIGHT: Buying and selling dental practices

You need to consider a number of fundamental matters before purchasing a professional practice – we discussed these in our…

May 14, 2014

INSIGHT: 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…

Apr 8, 2014

INSIGHT: 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…

Mar 31, 2014

INSIGHT: Consider these fundamentals before purchasing a professional practice

If you are thinking about purchasing a professional services practice, whether it be a dentistry practice or other, there are…

Mar 18, 2014

INSIGHT: Pitfalls of group buying advertising for health practitioners

Health practitioners across a variety of registered health professions, such as dental practitioners, have been approached to participate in online…

Mar 12, 2014

INSIGHT: Is this the end of your lease?

From years of experience, we know that concerns over business leases can be the greatest and most frequent worry faced…

Feb 4, 2014

INSIGHT: 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…

Feb 3, 2014

INSIGHT: 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…

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