On 19 October 2017 the COAG Health Council announced the first appointments to the Paramedicine Board of Australia. The Paramedicine…
Insights Sectors: Medical Practitioners
Jul 30, 2017
INSIGHT: ‘Phillips arrangements’: It may be time to review your service company arrangements
Many professional practice owners including medical practitioners and pharmacists enter into an agreement with an associated entity to provide services…
Oct 12, 2016
INSIGHT: When has an obligation to obtain informed consent been discharged?
Medical practitioners have a duty to ensure that their patients understand the general nature and material risks of the treatment…
Mar 21, 2016
INSIGHT: ‘But how can I notify my insurer? All the details are private’
Every health practitioner knows the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of a patient’s personal information. However, every year a health…
Sep 23, 2015
INSIGHT: A reminder of what is notifiable conduct, and the consequences of failing to notify
On 4 February 2015 the ACT Civil & Administrative Tribunal found a medical practitioner had breached section 141 of the…
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…
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…
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…
Jun 2, 2012
INSIGHT: e-health: A new frontier for health practitioners
From 1 July 2012, all Australians can register for their own personally controlled electronic health (eHealth) record. Initially, an eHealth…