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Facing a regulatory complaint: a practical guide for doctors - Measuring outcomes
This is a Measuring Outcomes activity (MO) to be completed after webinar Facing a regulatory complaint: a practical guide for doctors (#1619042)
Facing a regulatory complaint: a practical guide for doctors
In this webinar, you'll gain practical guidance on what to expect, how to respond, and how to protect your professional standing while supporting your personal wellbeing. During this session, we will: recognise the stages of a regulatory complaint and potential outcomes explore the key steps to take when responding to a complaint identify the legal, professional and personal considerations involved.
Three things doctors do, but know they shouldn't
The behaviours I want to talk about are things we know many doctors do, despite being aware they probably shouldn’t. They rarely end badly, but when they do, the consequences are serious and entirely avoidable. As someone who sees the outcomes of these situations up close, I can tell you the stress and potential damage to your reputation from an official reprimand or legal repercussions is not worth it.
Coroner acknowledges complexity of fitness to drive assessments
A coroner’s investigation into a fatal car accident highlights the challenges for doctors concerned about a patient’s fitness to drive. This often involves balancing the need to preserve the therapeutic relationship against considerations of public safety. Unfortunately, sometimes only hindsight will confirm a driver’s fitness.
Messaging Apps: communicating safely in clinical practice
Use of messaging apps is becoming increasingly common in a clinical environment. They have many great advantages that improve communication and patient care. You also need to be aware of the privacy and employment requirements in your workplace before using messaging apps to communicate about clinical care.
What the budget means for doctors
Avant CMO and health economist, Prof Steve Robson, breaks down what the 2026 Federal Budget means for Australia's healthcare sector.
Clinical images – a snapshot of the issues
Clinical images used in clinical care form part of the patient’s medical record and must be handled in the same way as any other medical records. Images taken for non-clinical purposes need the patients consent for the specific intended use.
Leading the call for meaningful transparency
With the Federal Government reviewing the Medical Costs Finder, Avant is advocating for changes to deliver meaningful transparency and avoid unintended consequences for doctors and patients.