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Doctor justified in refusing to give patient access to medical records - Avant

14 September 2025

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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.

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Medical practice key person insurance explained - Avant

11 September 2025

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Protecting your practice - key person insurance explained

Safeguard your medical practice's finances with key person insurance. Discover how it protects income & covers costs if a member dies, falls ill or is disabled.

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Ahpra registration renewal – what you need to know - Avant

11 September 2025

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Ahpra registration renewal – what you need to know

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7 steps to avoiding a human data breach - Avant

09 September 2025

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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.

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Registrar nearly loses trainee position over use of AI - Avant

08 September 2025

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Registrar nearly loses trainee position over use of AI

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Understanding the spring property market - Avant

31 August 2025

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Understanding the spring property market

Key factors for doctors to consider.

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Information Commissioner clarifies doctors’ obligations to provide patient with access to records  - Avant

27 August 2025

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Information Commissioner clarifies doctors’ obligations to provide patient with access to records 

A decision of the Australian Information and Privacy Commissioner reminds healthcare practices they must give patients access to the personal information the practice holds about them if requested. This includes information such as copies of referral letters or images that the patient may already have access to, or that they may be able to access another way.  

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What career pathway will you choose? - Avant

25 August 2025

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What career pathway will you choose?

Uncertain about your medical path? Avant's doctor-led guide demystifies specialties, revealing rewards, challenges, and insights from experienced practitioners

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