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16 January 2025
Urgent Care Clinics: who’s responsible for follow-up care?
15 January 2025
Surgeon pulled up for poor communication
15 January 2025
Locum cover led to Medicare audit
18 December 2024
When a patient dies – navigating your emotions and responsibilities
Dealing with the death of a patient is a difficult but an inevitable part of your profession. In your early years, your emotions can add stress if you are required to certify a death – a responsibility that most interns learn on the job. This factsheet shares tips for navigating this situation
18 December 2024
Balancing work and life as an intern
Life as an intern can seem like an endless cycle of work-eat-sleep-repeat. It can be easy to lose sight of your relationships with friends, family – and yourself. This factsheet explores ways to improve your work-life balance.
13 November 2024
Tribunal concludes sharing clinical images with friends was professional misconduct
Sending graphic photos of patient injuries, even as a joke, can have serious consequences. In this case, a ‘rather juvenile’ attempt to impress led to termination of employment, loss of a training position, a protracted investigation and a fine.
28 October 2024
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.
22 September 2024
Inaugural Boots to Scrubs scholarship winner aims to address gaps in rural healthcare access
Thanh Thanh Thai, a medical student, wins Boots to Scrubs Scholarship. Dedicated to improving rural healthcare access in her community.