The NSW Court of Appeal (“NSWCA”) recently overturned a decision of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) in…
Insights Sectors: Health
Jul 20, 2020
INSIGHT: What do I do if there is an accidental breach of my patient’s privacy? Advice for health practitioners and organisations
It is trite advice to Australian health practitioners to say that they must exercise caution when dealing with their patients’…
Jun 18, 2020
INSIGHT: Taking action against health practitioners in the “public interest” – two years on, how is the new immediate action power being applied in practice?
One of the most stressful circumstances a registered health practitioner can encounter, is when they receive a notice from their…
Jun 5, 2020
INSIGHT: Private Health Insurer audits – a reminder to exercise caution and to ask for help
The world of private health insurance is becoming increasingly competitive. As the marketplace burgeons with new providers, so too does…
May 28, 2020
INSIGHT: Coroner’s findings emphasise the potential risks of relying on telehealth without in-patient review
Recently we published an article outlining some of the risks and limitations for medical practitioners using telehealth to provide care…
May 15, 2020
INSIGHT: A warning to health practitioners: is your professional indemnity insurance in place?
The Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has sent a loud message to all health practitioners to actively check that…
May 4, 2020
INSIGHT: Western Australia: What are the Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Registered Health Practitioners?
In early 2020, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) released revised guidelines for mandatory notifications made to AHPRA by…
Apr 30, 2020
INSIGHT: Using the new MBS telehealth item numbers to care for patients from home? Here are some of the risks and limitations for medical practitioners
As part of the national health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Government has rolled out new temporary Medicare…
Apr 16, 2020
INSIGHT: A reminder on section 130 of the National Law: notify the National Boards of ‘certain events’, or face a possible finding of unprofessional conduct
Most registered health practitioners are aware of the obligation to notify the National Board of certain events should they occur. …
Apr 15, 2020
INSIGHT: Recent Applications in personal injuries claims impacted by COVID-19
Evidence and Transfer – A summary of recent Decisions of the Supreme Court in Central Queensland Key issues: Plaintiff will…
Apr 9, 2020
INSIGHT: WA hospital negligent for not recognising sepsis in infant burns patient resulting in irreversible brain damage
Abstract Western Australian hospital unsuccessful in appealing a finding of negligence based on an alleged failure to suspect, recognise and…