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21 September 2025
Why every practice needs a strong privacy policy
Your privacy policy is more than a formality – it helps you meet your legal obligations, protect patient information, and support your team. This article outlines what a good policy should include and why keeping it up to date matters.

17 September 2025
Tragic accident emphasises specialist input in fitness to drive assessments
Licence to crash? Fitness to drive in diabetes under scrutiny. Avoid legal risks & protect patients: Update your assessments & communication strategies.

14 September 2025
Doctor justified in refusing to give patient access to medical records
Doctors may refuse to allow patients to access their personal information if they reasonably believe giving access would pose a serious threat to the life, health or safety of an individual or to public health or safety. A decision of the Australian Information Commissioner illustrates how this exception may operate.

11 September 2025
Protecting your practice - key person insurance explained
Safeguard your medical practice's finances with key person insurance. Discover how it protects income & covers costs if a member dies, falls ill or is disabled.

11 September 2025
Ahpra registration renewal – what you need to know

09 September 2025
7 steps to avoiding a human data breach
Human error continues to be a major cause of data breaches in healthcare. Here are seven steps to help you avoid one.

08 September 2025
Registrar nearly loses trainee position over use of AI

31 August 2025
Understanding the spring property market
Key factors for doctors to consider.