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Being aware of cyber security - Avant

19 December 2024

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Being aware of cyber security

At some stage in either your professional or personal life you may become the victim of a cyber incident. Preparation for such an event and knowing what to do if an incident occurs is essential to minimise the damage.

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Risk Management 101 - Avant

17 December 2024

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Risk Management 101

This 5 minute video by Marianna Kelly, Risk Adviser, Avant explains the concept of risk management and how it can help manage the risks you may face in your practice.

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Reflective practice - Avant

17 December 2024

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Reflective practice

This 6 minute video Annabel Herron, Risk Adviser, Avant outlines the value of reflective practice in relation to a disciplinary matter and education programs.

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Education Plans - Avant

17 December 2024

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Education Plans

This 5 minute video by Annabel Herron, Risk Adviser, Avant explores the education plan program Avant offers for members and how it may assist you to demonstrate your commitment to quality and professionalism.

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Real Time Prescription Monitoring Audit - Avant

18 November 2024

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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.

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Tribunal concludes sharing clinical images with friends was professional misconduct - Avant

13 November 2024

Case study

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.

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Children's care and separated parents - Avant

05 November 2024

Factsheet

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.

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Streamlining clinical records with AI: Efficiency, accuracy and ethical challenges - Avant

14 October 2024

Article

Streamlining clinical records with AI: Efficiency, accuracy and ethical challenges

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Avant acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia, and their connections to land, sea and community. As a national organisation, we pay our respects to Elders past and present, of the lands on which we gather and work, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

IMPORTANT: Professional indemnity insurance and the Practice Medical Indemnity Policy available from Avant Mutual Group Limited ABN 58 123 154 898 (Avant Mutual) are issued by Avant Insurance Limited, ABN 82 003 707 471, AFSL 238 765 (Avant). Avant Cyber Insurance cover is available to eligible Avant Practice Medical Indemnity Policy holders up to the cessation of their policy and is provided under a Group Policy between Liberty Mutual Insurance Company ABN 61 086 083 605 (Liberty) and Avant. Private health insurance products are issued by The Doctors’ Health Fund Pty Limited, ABN 68 001 417 527, a member of the Avant Mutual Group. Avant arranges Avant Business Insurance as agent of the insurer Allianz Australia Insurance Limited ABN 15 000 122 850, AFSL 234 708 (Allianz) and may receive a commission on each policy arranged. Avant Travel Cover is available under a Group Policy between QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited, ABN 78 003 191 035, AFSL 239 545 (QBE) and Avant Mutual. Avant Travel Cover is underwritten by QBE and Avant may receive a benefit for arranging cover. Avant Finance is a registered business name of Avant Doctors’ Finance Pty Ltd (ACN 637 769 361) and licensed to Avant Doctors’ Finance Brokers Pty Ltd (ABN 75 640 406 784). Avant Doctors’ Finance Brokers Pty Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Avant Doctors’ Finance Pty Ltd. Loan products may be provided by Avant Doctors’ Finance Pty Ltd or arranged by Avant Doctors’ Finance Brokers Pty Ltd. Credit services or assistance to which the National Credit Code applies are provided by Avant Doctors’ Finance Brokers Pty Ltd as authorised Credit Representative (Credit Representative Number 523242) for LMG Broker Services Pty Ltd ACN 632 405 504 Australian Credit Licence 517192. Legal services are provided by Avant Law Pty Ltd ABN 63 136 429 153 (Avant Law). Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. Legal practitioners employed by Avant Law are members of the scheme.


The information provided on this website is general advice only and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation and needs. You should consider these, having regard to the appropriateness of the advice before deciding to purchase or continue to hold these products. For full details including the terms, conditions, and exclusions that apply, please read and consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or policy wording and Target Market Determination (TMD) which are available on this website or by contacting us on 1800 128 268. Information on this site does not constitute legal or professional advice, and is current as at the date of initial publication.


*Terms and conditions

1. The waiver of establishment fee and discounted rate is only available for eligible business equipment loans. The discounted rate applies for 6 months only and is applied as a 0.65% discount against the applicable variable rate for that loan type. The current rates after the discount is applied are 6.59% for cars and 6.89% for equipment. If the applicable variable rate changes during the 6 months, the reduction will be applied to the new rate for the relevant remaining period. After the 6-month discount period, the variable rate will be the rate determined in accordance with the loan agreement and notified by us.

2. The offer is only available if your loan application is approved between 1 November and 31 December 2024 and settled before 31 March 2025.

3. The establishment fee waiver only applies to the establishment fee for the eligible business equipment loan. All other fees and charges (including any other applicable upfront loan fees and charges) will still be payable. Our standard loan terms and conditions will also apply.

4. This offer is not available in conjunction with any other offer.

5. This offer may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Approval of any loan is subject to standard credit assessment and is at our complete discretion.