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22 September 2025
Responding to data breach
For healthcare organisations, understanding your obligations in the event of a data breach will help you respond effectively to an accidental or malicious threat to the security of personal health information.
21 September 2025
Privacy policy development guide
21 September 2025
Why every practice needs a strong privacy policy
Your privacy policy is more than a formality – it helps you meet your legal obligations, protect patient information, and support your team. This article outlines what a good policy should include and why keeping it up to date matters.
14 September 2025
Doctor justified in refusing to give patient access to medical records
Doctors may refuse to allow patients to access their personal information if they reasonably believe giving access would pose a serious threat to the life, health or safety of an individual or to public health or safety. A decision of the Australian Information Commissioner illustrates how this exception may operate.
11 September 2025
Medicare compliance insights
The Medicare system is the government funded healthcare system in Australia. There is a process to follow and requirements to meet before you can bill Medicare. In this course, we outline the compliance process you need to understand and ways to mitigate your risks of compliance action.
11 September 2025
Ahpra registration renewal – what you need to know
09 September 2025
7 steps to avoiding a human data breach
Human error continues to be a major cause of data breaches in healthcare. Here are seven steps to help you avoid one.
08 September 2025
Assessment of capacity
Dr Mark Woodrow, General Manager of the Medical Advisory Service at Avant explains how to assess decision-making capacity in healthcare, outlining key criteria, practical steps, and legal considerations.