Amendments to the National Health (Pharmaceutical Benefits) Regulations 2017, published on 30 October 2019 provide for electronic prescriptions to be…
Insights Sectors: Health
Dec 6, 2019
INSIGHT: General practitioner successfully appeals negligence finding
Abstract A Sydney-based general practitioner has successfully appealed a finding of negligence based on an alleged failure to refer a…
Dec 6, 2019
INSIGHT: Coroner recommends new standard for in patient observations
The Coroner has recommended that the Chief Psychiatrist in Victoria formulate a directive in relation to standard protocols for conducting…
Nov 18, 2019
INSIGHT: VCAT confirms that disciplinary consequences may befall practitioners who treat their own family
In 2019 we have seen an increased focus by AHPRA and the National Boards on ensuring the observance of professional…
Nov 13, 2019
INSIGHT: 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…
Oct 28, 2019
INSIGHT: 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…
Oct 22, 2019
INSIGHT: 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…
Oct 14, 2019
INSIGHT: 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…
Sep 25, 2019
INSIGHT: 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….
Sep 24, 2019
INSIGHT: 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…
Sep 23, 2019
INSIGHT: 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,…