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30 April 2025
GP cautioned over telehealth consult after patient complains

29 April 2025
Guarding your practice against cyber threats: Real-life lessons and practical tips
Cybersecurity for medical practices: prevent phishing attacks, secure patient data, meet breach notification laws and protect your practice with cyber insurance

14 April 2025
More than half of doctors surveyed cite time constraints as the main challenge relating to medical records
Our research indicates what doctors are most concerned about when it comes to medical records.

02 April 2025
Iron staining: understanding the risks and prioritising patient safety
Iron staining (also known as ‘iron tattoos’) is a recognised and potentially permanent complication of iron infusion treatment.

01 April 2025
Driving innovation in medicine: Avant Foundation’s 2025 Member Grants
Apply for a 2025 Member Grant now

26 March 2025
Missed myocardial infarction highlights challenges of diagnosing atypical presentations
Coroner recommends missed diagnosis of myocardial infarction be used as a case study to highlight the importance of considering acute coronary syndrome as a possible diagnosis in females who may present atypically.

24 March 2025
Doctors’ duty of care does not extend to an ‘exercise in futility’
When patients decline medically-recommended management, the duty of doctors extends beyond recommending the treatment and advising the risks of not proceeding. It is important to discuss all reasonably available treatments, explain clearly why they are needed and provide appropriate referrals. However, the duty does not extend to an exercise in futility when patients persistently refuse treatment despite receiving information and recommendations.
