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29 April 2025
AI Scribe Audit
In this course, we cover the essential standards and regulations for using AI scribe tools in clinical practice. Participants will learn to evaluate their use of AI scribes through a structured review of patient files, examining key areas such as consent processes, privacy considerations, documentation accuracy, and medico-legal compliance. By completing this activity, you will identify areas for improvement and develop practical strategies to safely, effectively, and compliantly integrate AI scribes into your patient care workflows.
16 April 2025
Claims insights: neurosurgeons
What are the main issues driving neurosurgeon members' compensation claims and complaints? Find out the underlying themes and insights to reduce your risk of these types of claims and complaints.
14 April 2025
More than half of doctors surveyed cite time constraints as the main challenge relating to medical records
Our research indicates what doctors are most concerned about when it comes to medical records.
03 April 2025
Reducing diagnostic error – post measuring outcome activity
This is an optional post Measuring Outcomes activity for those who have completed Activity #1153326 (eLearning – Reducing diagnostic errors). In this activity you will develop and implement some strategies to reduce your risk of diagnostic error.
03 April 2025
Reducing diagnostic error
Learn how to identify, mitigate, and respond to diagnostic errors to improve patient outcomes and reduce medico-legal risks.
02 April 2025
Iron staining: understanding the risks and prioritising patient safety
Iron staining (also known as ‘iron tattoos’) is a recognised and potentially permanent complication of iron infusion treatment.
24 March 2025
Doctors’ duty of care does not extend to an ‘exercise in futility’
When patients decline medically-recommended management, the duty of doctors extends beyond recommending the treatment and advising the risks of not proceeding. It is important to discuss all reasonably available treatments, explain clearly why they are needed and provide appropriate referrals. However, the duty does not extend to an exercise in futility when patients persistently refuse treatment despite receiving information and recommendations.
23 March 2025
Medical records: part two - managing medical records – post measuring outcome activity
This is a Measuring Outcomes activity (MO) to be completed after course # 1163711 Medical records part 2. This module aims to explore medical records management issues.