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17 July 2025
Buy vs. start a dental practice: Which is better for new dentists?
Making the decision to have an equity stake in a practice is a key milestone for any dentist. Darren Tomlinson, Relationship Director at Avant Finance, looks at the key issues to consider.
15 July 2025
Prescribing medicinal cannabis: be aware of the medico-legal risks
14 July 2025
Strategies for practice growth: the multi-doctor practice
14 July 2025
Mushrooms, media and medical ethics: where is the line on patient privacy?
When you are in the midst of a significant professional situation, ensure you take the time to remember your key professional obligations.
14 July 2025
Securing your financial future: 5 key considerations for property investors
Doctors are often in a position where their significant earning potential provides as opportunity to set themselves up for a financially secure future.
10 July 2025
Peace of mind for IMGs: Why you may need your own medical indemnity cover
Why international medical graduates in Australia may need extra indemnity cover beyond their public hospital employer's policy.
09 July 2025
Mandatory reporting: still a barrier to treatment for mental health
Despite changes to mandatory reporting obligations in 2018, many Australian doctors remain hesitant to seek treatment for mental health concerns, fearing they might be reported to the regulator. Dispelling this perception is vital to ensure doctors seek treatment when they need it.
01 July 2025
Practitioner wellbeing: limiting the impact of notifications
At Avant, we regularly see the significant impact that complaints from patients can have on a medical practitioner. Doctors want to do the best for their patients and receiving a complaint can be confronting and distressing, as well as cause anxiety about loss of reputation, income or career.