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Why investing in a new fit out or equipment can help your practice succeed
Your training and expertise as a medical practitioner certainly provide the foundation for running a thriving practice, but the success of your business can also be tied to how up-to-date your premises and equipment are.
Driving innovation in medicine: Avant Foundation’s 2026 Member Grants
Apply for a 2026 Member Grant now
Building a strong partnership – buying into a practice with multiple owners
Like many medical, dental and veterinary professionals, you may hold a long-term career goal of running your own practice. Let’s look at why buying into an established practice is a popular pathway to achieve this goal.
How to maximise practice revenue: 5 essential tips for better billing
Learn how you can maximise practice revenue by setting up your billing
Court of Appeal concludes GP’s actions to “wait and see” were not negligent
Doctors’ care is judged against what is reasonable in the circumstances, not ideal practice. In this case, the Court of Appeal found that a GP’s failure to investigate the possibility of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma was not negligent, recognising that time can be a legitimate diagnostic tool when used appropriately.
Employers’ rights and requests for flexible work arrangements
Prior agreement required to charge more than Medicare fee
A privately insured patient was charged an anaesthetic fee above the Medicare scheduled fee, without prior discussion about the cost. According to the court, where no fee is agreed and the patient is not informed about any gap payment, the Medicare scheduled fee was the reasonable fee and the maximum the practitioner was entitled to be paid. The case highlights the importance of informed financial consent before treatment.
Maintaining patient trust: why the little things matter
Trust is essential in the doctor-patient relationship. Patients can lose trust if they feel their privacy hasn't been respected, and may stop sharing important information. Understanding how simple privacy breaches occur – and taking practical steps to protect patient information – can reduce this risk.