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18 November 2024
Real Time Prescription Monitoring - measuring outcomes audit
In this course, we cover the key legal and professional obligations under RTPM, highlighting the state-specific regulations and practical guidance for safe prescribing. You'll get an overview of RTPM systems and identify risks associated with monitored medications. We conclude with an audit activity that encourages reflection and application, where you’ll complete a checklist for 5 patient cases involving monitored medications, ensuring alignment with relevant standards.
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.
05 November 2024
Children's care and separated parents
When caring for a child whose parents are separated, the best interests of the child are always paramount, which can be difficult when the parents don’t agree what that involves. In this factsheet we offer guidance to assist when faced with this challenge.
14 October 2024
Streamlining clinical records with AI: Efficiency, accuracy and ethical challenges
07 October 2024
Claims insights: otolaryngologists (head and neck surgeons)
Our analysis of claims and complaints shows the main issue for otolaryngologists is about procedural or surgical issues.
08 September 2024
Patient selection critical after TGA cancels some spinal cord stimulator devices
05 September 2024
When patients do not follow your advice
At some stage in your career, a patient will decide not to follow your recommended treatment. This may be through inaction (a patient who doesn’t turn up for a test or take their medication) or a patient choosing an alternative treatment you believe is not beneficial or may even be harmful. Find out how to manage such difficult situations.
