Member comments: National Registration and Accreditation Scheme Avant submission Our recent article Does more regulation of doctors protect the public? seemed to strike a chord with members and we received an unprecedented number of comments on the position Avant took in the recen... 10/12/2018
New sexual boundaries guidelines from 12 December 2018 The Medical Board of Australia has announced new sexual boundaries guidelines which will come into effect from 12 December 2018. We recommend that all doctors read the revised guidelines to refresh th... 10/12/2018
Imposter syndrome: feeling like a fish out of water Feeling like a fish out of water is very common among medical students. The reality is that all medical professionals at some stage of their career experience imposter syndrome. 04/12/2018
2018 Avant-AAPM Scholarships to empower practice managers Avant in partnership with AAPM has awarded five passionate practice managers scholarships to enrich their professional development and better support the doctors and patients in their practice. 03/12/2018
Queensland abortion laws: doctors’ responsibilities and rights In the lead up to new reforms in force from 3 December 2018 legalising pregnancy terminations our Queensland team outlines your responsibilities and rights for doctors who conscientiously object to te... 28/11/2018
Member comments: Patient awarded over $215k: failure to advise risks of non-surgical treatment Our recent article published in the member newsletters about failing to advise of treatment options generated several comments from members. 26/11/2018
Indigenous medical student to receive financial boost when they need it most Dr Helen Sage recently received $30,000 from the Avant Foundation to support an Indigenous student through their first two years of medical school. 26/11/2018
Boundary breach: compromising compassion A recent complaint to AHPRA is a cautionary tale where a member's compassion to a patient was confused by the patient as a boundary transgression. 25/11/2018 Case studies
Does more regulation of doctors protect the public? There is increasing pressure on regulators to take proactive steps to prevent harm to the public and a desire to protect regulators from criticism and perceptions of regulatory failure. Avant is conce... 05/11/2018 Articles
International Conference on Medical Regulation in Dubai: trends and approaches The 13th International Conference on Medical Regulation hosted by the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA) was held in Dubai in October. The Conference provides an oppor... 05/11/2018 Articles