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07 August 2025
Psychologist fined $5000 for failing to give patient access to their clinical records
A psychologist was ordered to pay compensation and give a patient access to their records, after the Australian Information and Privacy Commissioner was unconvinced by multiple excuses including that the records were lost, the patient had stolen them, or that access would unreasonably impact privacy if disclosed in the course of the patient’s complaint to the regulator.
04 August 2025
First home buyers’ webinar
Our First home buyers’ webinar brings together a panel of finance, legal, insurance and property experts to guide you through the opportunities and challenges of purchasing your first home. A recording of the webinar is available for those who missed it or would like to rewatch.
30 July 2025
Patient follow-up and recalls
Doctors are often unsure how far they need to go in following up patients for return appointments, review of test results and specialist referrals.
28 July 2025
Prescribing drugs of dependence
‘Drugs of dependence’ refers to a group of drugs with properties that make them addictive and create a high potential for misuse. Broadly, drugs of dependence include opioids, sedatives, steroids and stimulants. Most are classed under Schedule 8 of the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (Poisons Standard) and often referred to as S8s, or controlled medicines. When prescribed and used appropriately they can help to meet a patient’s therapeutic needs. However, these medicines present unique challenges for doctors and patients.
28 July 2025
Medicare FAQs
Not sure what to do when you are contacted by Medicare or the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing? Our medico-legal experts have created a guide for doctors and practices which includes FAQs and a suite of resources.
07 July 2025
Referral and specialist letter audit
In this course, we cover the essential principles and best practices for drafting referral and specialist letters. You will learn to evaluate your documentation through a structured review of referral letters against a standardised template, focusing on key areas such as clarity, completeness, relevance, and alignment with professional standards. By completing this activity, you will identify areas for improvement and develop practical strategies to enhance the quality of your communication, support better patient care, and maintain compliance with professional expectations.
29 June 2025
Historic case that set the standard for informed consent in Australia
This landmark Australian case clarified that doctors must inform patients about any material risks relevant to them.
