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12 March 2025
AI technology
In this webinar, we gave an overview of the technology that supports an AI scribe tool We also demonstrated how that technology works in practice.
11 March 2025
AI Technology – Measuring Outcomes
This is a Measuring Outcomes activity (MO) to be completed after course #1168226. In the module we gave an overview of the technology that supports an AI scribe tool, and also demonstrated how that technology works in practice.
03 March 2025
Unauthorised access to 35 patients’ records sees trainee doctor suspended
A trainee doctor was suspended after admitting to unauthorised and unjustified access to 35 patients’ medical records on 97 occasions and disclosing information from those records. The doctor was later diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder. While accepting that mental illness played a role, the tribunal concluded the conduct was professional misconduct.
03 March 2025
Optometrist’s failure to arrange secure storage and transfer of records amounts to professional misconduct
An optometrist’s failure to store and enable access to patient records after their business closed reflected a total disregard for their professional obligation to ensure continuity of care, according to the tribunal. They had denied responsibility and demonstrated a complete lack of insight into the seriousness or implications of their conduct. Their conduct constituted professional misconduct and led to cancellation of their registration.
03 March 2025
Viewing patient records without clinical justification sees nurse’s registration suspended
A newly qualified nurse discovered that employers and tribunals take unauthorised access of clinical records very seriously. The nurse was suspended over accessing the records of multiple patients at the clinic where they worked, breaching both their employment contract and professional obligations.
02 March 2025
Webinar, ‘Building your future practice’
Whether you're looking to grow, renovate, or purchase a new space for your healthcare business, this session is designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge to help you succeed. We’ve brought together a team of industry experts to share actionable insights on topics such as financing, selecting the right commercial property, designing a medical space, essential considerations for the fitout and construction process and structuring your practice aimed at long-term success.
26 February 2025
Storing, retaining and disposing of medical records
You must take all reasonable steps to protect the security of your medical records. The requirements for securely storing records have different practical applications for electronic and hardcopy records.
26 February 2025
Medical records - the essentials
Medical records are essential for patient care. They are also a key communication tool and important evidence of the care. They are also a key communication tool and important evidence of the care for colleagues, to Medicare, during a complaint process, or in a court of law. Key requirements are outline in this factsheet.