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21 December 2025
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.
18 December 2025
Recommendations for patient communication via telephone and text message
The use of text messages is becoming routine in many clinical environments. This factsheet outlines best practice to ensure effective communication and that privacy is protected.
17 December 2025
Should you hold personal life insurance inside or outside your superannuation fund?
09 November 2025
The gift giver: is it okay to accept a patient’s gift?
When patients offer gifts, is accepting okay? Avant guides doctors to navigate ethical concerns, professional boundaries, and best practices.
06 November 2025
Busting nine life insurance myths
30 October 2025
Trainee’s use of patient image on dating site found to be serious misconduct
The UK regulator ordered a neurosurgery trainee be erased from the General Medical Council (GMC) register after finding multiple credible allegations of serious behaviour made him unfit to practise. This included using an image of the exposed brain of a patient taken during surgery without consent.
30 October 2025
Court dismisses patient’s claim she did not consent to registrar performing surgery
This case reinforces the need to explain to patients, and document, who may perform a procedure, including when a registrar operates under supervision.
29 October 2025
What to do when requested to attend an employment meeting
You may be asked to attend a meeting with your employer at any time. The meeting might be about your performance, your conduct, a clinical matter you were involved in, or you may be asked to provide information about an incident. Being called into an employment meeting can often feel rather daunting. Taking some time to prepare and seeking support can help to protect your interests.