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Children's care and separated parents When caring for a child whose parents are separated the best interests of the child are always paramount which can be difficult when the parents don t agree what that involves. In this factsheet we of...
FactsheetsMedical records
Medical records - the essentials The requirements for medical records include clinical guidelines and legal responsibilities. They are also a key communication tool important evidence of the care you have given for colleagues to Medi...
Claims insightsMedical records
Medical record-keeping in claims What are the main issues raised in member claims in relation to record-keeping? Find out the underlying themes across all specialties and insights to reduce your risk of these types of claims in our a...
Medical recordsPrivacy & confidentiality
Insurer requests sensitive medical record? Do I send the file? Patient privacy and confidentiality can be a complex area for doctors to navigate. Requests for records or sensitive information especially from third parties are not always straightforward. The follo...
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Managing requests for medical records You may receive requests from a third party for a patient s medical records. This video will advise you about your clinical and legal responsibilities.
FactsheetsMedical records
Completing a death certificate The medical certificate of cause of death (MCCD) or death certificate is an important legal document.This factsheet and attached flow charts will outline the specific responsibilities for your state.
eLearning coursesMedical records
Medical records: Chapter one — documentation The requirements for medical records include clinical guidelines and legal responsibilities. They are also a key communication tool important evidence of the care you have given for colleagues to Medi...
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Medical records: Chapter two — legal requirements The requirements for medical records include clinical guidelines and legal responsibilities. Your legal responsibilities include the obligations for privacy storage and retention of records. The key r...
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Medical records: Chapter three — activity The requirements for the documentation of a consultation includes having a systematic and contemporaneous account of the consultation. For this activity you will need to watch one or both of the video...
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Good records absolve radiologist in complaint A case where a radiologist was part of the care team involved in a missed diagnosis complaint underlines the importance of having detailed medical records and communicating significant findings direct...
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