Many professional practice owners including medical practitioners and pharmacists enter into an agreement with an associated entity to provide services…
Insights Sectors: Medical Practitioners
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…