In 2016, the Victorian government introduced the Health Complaints Act 2016 (Vic) (the Act) which launched a new framework for…
Insights Sectors: Health
Apr 6, 2021
INSIGHT: The dos and don’ts of COVID-19 vaccine promotion
The roll-out of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine and Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine has begun. Generally, the advertising of vaccines to consumers is prohibited…
Mar 22, 2021
INSIGHT: The value of a pharmacy partnership or shareholder agreement
Many pharmacists go into business with trusted friends or colleagues, and with a strong common vision for their business. In…
Mar 5, 2021
INSIGHT: Privacy and External Dispute Resolution schemes: Limitations for healthcare credit providers
One of the intentions of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) is to enable an effective credit reporting system…
Feb 11, 2021
INSIGHT: 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…
Feb 10, 2021
INSIGHT: How small businesses can utilise the ACCC’s new collective bargaining class exemption
Small and medium businesses will have the ability to collectively bargain with their suppliers once the first ever class exemption…
Dec 1, 2020
INSIGHT: 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,…
Nov 9, 2020
INSIGHT: 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…
Oct 28, 2020
INSIGHT: Federal Court of Australia confirms Professional Services Review (PSR) has the power to order part repayments
Professional Services Review (PSR) is a Commonwealth Agency whose objective is to protect the integrity of the Commonwealth Medicare benefits,…
Oct 19, 2020
INSIGHT: Coroners Court Directions Hearings now required within 28 days for mandatory inquest deaths
The Victorian State Coroner recently issued Practice Direction 5 of 2020 – ‘Directions Hearings in Mandatory Inquests’, requiring that in…
Oct 2, 2020
INSIGHT: No half doses in pharmacy ownership
A reminder to pharmacy proprietors of their key responsibilities Meridian Lawyers regularly assists a range of healthcare professionals to understand…