Your patient poses a serious risk of harm: should you notify the police? You have been treating a young male patient with a history of depression and addiction to opioids. On previous occasions he has reported verbally abusing his mother. About six months ago he admitted t... 21/07/2017 Articles
‘You can’t what?’ - managing and avoiding pitfalls when engaging GPs A new GP s first day of work may bring with it a few surprises when they drop the bombshell that they cannot perform specific duties due to personal religious or health reasons. We outline your legal ... 16/09/2016 Articles
The inside scoop… How to write a discharge summary It is your first day of internship and you step onto the ward. A few hours in it does not take long before you realise that you are underprepared for one of the most important responsibilities of your... 28/05/2018
Why life insurance is more than just a ‘good idea’ when the unthinkable happens More doctors in Australia choose Avant for their professional indemnity insurance than any other providers. Due to our size Avant is able to offer members personal as well as professional protection. ... 27/03/2017 Articles
Who has access to medical records of a deceased relative? Relatives may be eager to understand more about the circumstances when a family member dies and request access to the medical records. This needs to be considered carefully as there are different rule... 21/10/2016 Articles
When patients slam you online, here’s what to do These days it is very common and quite easy for people to comment online about any experience they have be it a meal at a restaurant or a holiday destination. This concept is being extended to patient... 11/08/2017 Articles
When are employees entitled to paid carer’s leave or sick leave? An employee at your practice has asked to take a day of carer s leave so she can take her eight-year old daughter (who has broken her arm) to a check-up appointment at the nearest hospital. Is the emp... 14/11/2017 Articles
When adults report past child sexual abuse: clarifying your obligations As a doctor you are aware of your obligation to report concerns about children at risk of harm. However you wonder what you should do as Julie suffered the abuse as a child and many years have passed. 14/12/2016 Articles
What you say matters Becoming a doctor involves learning a new language of medical jargon technical terms and common phrases. In fact it almost entails learning an entirely new syntax. Using succinct clear communication i... 06/09/2017 Articles
What to do when your prescription pad is stolen Perhaps the following is as familiar to you as it is for medico legal organisations: I ve just discovered that my car has been broken into and I think my prescription pad has been stolen. 12/01/2018 Articles