The Aged Care Taskforce (the “Taskforce”), established in response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, has…
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INSIGHT: Legal essentials for buying a dental practice
Whether you are starting a new dental practice or buying an existing business, there are important legal considerations you cannot…

INSIGHT: Data and privacy breaches – how to safeguard your business’ future success
Serious data and privacy breaches are rapidly rising across the healthcare sector. In this article, Special Counsel Hayley Bowman and…

INSIGHT: Selling your dental practice: legal tips for maximising your outcomes
Selling a dental practice can be a complex and time-consuming process. Partnering with a lawyer will ensure you maximise your…

INSIGHT: Selling your medical practice: Legal tips for making it a pain-free process
Meridian Lawyers acts for doctors in the sale and purchase of their medical practices. Navigating the many legal aspects of…

INSIGHT: Dispensing with inappropriate behaviour – a guide for pharmacists
This article was first published by the Pharmaceutical Defence Limited (PDL) in their November 2023 PDL Practice Alert. In recent…

INSIGHT: Cyber Security Awareness Month – Are you cyber aware?
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM). CSAM is an annual reminder for Australians to stay safe online and protect…

INSIGHT: NSW Supreme Court reaffirms expert witnesses are immune from suit
Hastwell v Parmegiani [2023] NSWSC 1016 In Hastwell v Parmegiani [2023] NSWSC 1016, the NSW Supreme Court reaffirmed the immunity…

INSIGHT: Pharmacy Location Rules – understanding the process for PBS approval in large medical centres
Seeking to establish a new PBS approved pharmacy in a large medical centre is made less complex by partnering with…

INSIGHT: Buying and selling a pharmacy | Why it makes good business sense to partner with a lawyer
Many complexities can arise during your pharmacy ownership journey. It makes good business sense to partner early with a trusted…

INSIGHT: Can a patient under 18 provide informed consent?
There is no clear yes or no answer. As we explain, consent will depend on the individual. In any case,…