- 25 January 2012
There is a current Parliamentary Inquiry into Health Care Complaints and Complaints Handling in NSW.
- 25 January 2012
There has been considerable media attention over the past few weeks regarding Poly Implant Prosthesis (PIP) breast implants. In April 2010 non-implanted PIP breast implants were recalled in Australia.
The Australian Government has set up a 24 hour hotline - 1800 217 257 - for patients concerned about breast implants.
- 13 January 2012
The Medical Board of Australia confirms it is unethical and unprofessional for a doctor to enter into a sexual relationship with a patient
- 23 December 2011
Avant’s medico legal hotline – 1800 128 628 – is open for emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. If an emergency issue arises on Christmas Day, members should not hesitate to call Avant to speak with one of our highly experienced medico-legal advisers.
- 8 December 2011
2011 was a first for our members with their loyalty being recognised through Avant’s Loyalty Reward Plan. Eligible members were rewarded with premium deductions, ranging between 5.5% and 11.0%.
- 25 November 2011
The Chairman of Avant Mutual, Dr Stuart Boland and Deputy Chairman Dr Jonathan Burdon were re-elected by a clear majority of members at Avant’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) yesterday.