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25 November 2025
Healthcare cybersecurity: A comprehensive guide for accredited general practices
Discover the top cybersecurity threats facing healthcare practices and tips to help protect your accredited general practice.
19 November 2025
Illicit use of stolen green whistles at work party
As the holiday season approaches and the partying begins, make sure this is done safely by minimising the risk of medication misuse.
09 November 2025
The gift giver: is it okay to accept a patient’s gift?
When patients offer gifts, is accepting okay? Avant guides doctors to navigate ethical concerns, professional boundaries, and best practices.
06 November 2025
Busting nine life insurance myths
30 October 2025
Trainee’s use of patient image on dating site found to be serious misconduct
The UK regulator ordered a neurosurgery trainee be erased from the General Medical Council (GMC) register after finding multiple credible allegations of serious behaviour made him unfit to practise. This included using an image of the exposed brain of a patient taken during surgery without consent.
30 October 2025
Court dismisses patient’s claim she did not consent to registrar performing surgery
This case reinforces the need to explain to patients, and document, who may perform a procedure, including when a registrar operates under supervision.
29 October 2025
What to do when requested to attend an employment meeting
You may be asked to attend a meeting with your employer at any time. The meeting might be about your performance, your conduct, a clinical matter you were involved in, or you may be asked to provide information about an incident. Being called into an employment meeting can often feel rather daunting. Taking some time to prepare and seeking support can help to protect your interests.
29 October 2025
Medical practice checklist: How to keep things running smoothly over the festive shutdown
Discover an essential medical practice checklist with practical tips to help your practice run smoothly over the festive break.