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07 February 2026
Informed financial consent: why it matters in private practice
07 February 2026
Informed financial consent: why it matters for surgery and minor procedures
07 February 2026
Informed financial consent: why it matters for anaesthetists
04 February 2026
It happened to me: Cyber attack
When staff at a specialist practice turned on their computers one day in January 2018 they found they couldn’t access any of their systems because the practice was the victim of a cyber-attack. In this 20min podcast Ruth Crampton, Avant Member Education Manager, talks with one of the specialists from the practice about her experiences of the attack.
04 February 2026
Claims insights: hospital-based early career doctors
What are the main issues driving early career doctors' medico-legal claims? Find out the underlying themes and insights to reduce your risk of these types of claims, in our analysis.
04 February 2026
Sexual misconduct and the National Law amendments
Doctors found to have engaged in sexual misconduct will have the findings made public under changes to the National Law. It will be retrospective, applying to decisions since 2010, and will be listed for the entirety of the doctor’s registration.
26 January 2026
Informed financial consent
Informed financial consent (IFC) is an essential part of your communication with your patient about any potential out-of-pocket expenses. It is important a patient is never surprised when they receive your bill.
04 January 2026
Observers: chaperones, protection and guidance
Having an observer present as a witness to a medical examination may benefit both you and the patient. It can be reassuring to a patient who is fearful, vulnerable or embarrassed.