Statement on Medical Board - no adverse findings decision Avant today welcomed the announcement of the Medical Board of Australia to reverse its position to publish links to decisions by courts and tribunals on the public register of practitioners where ther... 30/07/2018
Are we all clear? Multidisciplinary care Multidisciplinary care has become increasingly common as the benefits to both the patients and health professionals have made apparent. These include improved health outcomes and satisfaction for pati... 20/07/2018 Articles
The hardest word: saying sorry matters Every doctor will face situations where treatment doesn t go as well as planned whether it s an inherent risk or an error of some kind. How the adverse event is handled can make a big difference to th... 20/07/2018 Articles
Don’t get reeled in by Australia’s most common scam Phishing continues to be the most common scam experienced by Australian consumers and businesses by far 68% higher than the next category identity theft a new report reveals. 17/07/2018 Articles
Fitness to fly: the reporting conundrum Your patient is an experienced commercial airline pilot and has presented to you due to anxiety issues. During the consultation he makes a dramatic admission and says he recently used drugs intravenou... 17/07/2018 Articles
Strategic planning to future-proof your practice The healthcare industry is transforming at a rapid rate , placing increased pressure on practices . Key factors driving these changes include health reforms the implementation of the Health Ca... 11/07/2018
Patient testimonials: are you compliant? The issue of patient testimonials has been in the news recently with an online booking business under scrutiny because of its review system. According to media reports editing of the patient reviews o... 10/07/2018 Articles
A voice for doctors in training As a doctor in training (DiT) it can be hard to see beyond the world of specialty programs and training requirements. It can feel like you just need to get through this stage of your career to reach t... 10/07/2018
Care or responsibility? The role of a GP supervisor As a supervisor am I legally liable if my registrar makes a mistake? While modern medicine may be a team sport it s also important that each of us understand our roles and responsibilities in deliveri... 09/07/2018 Articles
Applications now open – Avant/AAPM Scholarship Program 2018 Avant and the Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM) are offering five scholarships to study practice management at UNE Partnerships in 2018. 09/07/2018