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I trained to treat people. Turns out I also had to know the law.
You didn't go into medicine because you love the law. So if you were caught off guard when you realised your job as a doctor isn't just clinical, you're not the only one. For many junior doctors, that moment they realise isn't a dramatic one. It can be a form on a busy shift, a conversation you're not sure is yours to have, or a signature someone wants because you're the one standing there.
The three minutes that mattered when the coroner called
How taking a few minutes to read a factsheet helped save this registrar's career.
A mini-CEX on matrescence
A paediatrician reflects on returning to practice after maternity leave, and how becoming a mother may shape the doctor she's becoming.
Chances worth travelling for
Getting into medical school was a dream come true. But, that dream was punctuated by a car accident. In seconds, I was paralysed...
When AI enters your practice
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how patients consult with doctors and how practices operate behind the scenes. In addition to medical scribes – which we’ve covered in previous articles – symptom checkers, AI chatbots and meeting transcription tools are becoming commonplace. This means doctors, healthcare workers and administration staff are all having to navigate new territory, with significant medico-legal implications.
Practitioner's registration cancelled after multiple complaints over prescribing and lack of consent
Consent and ongoing assessment for suitability are two important aspects to consider when prescribing.
AI in your medical practice: who's liable when something goes wrong?
AI in your medical practice comes with real liability risks. Our article breaks down the current regulatory landscape, where the real risks sit, and how to help protect your practice.
Psychosocial risks in medical practices – when an inspector calls
Learn how medical practices can manage psychosocial hazards, prepare for workplace safety inspections and document WHS risk controls.