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01 July 2024
Member profile: Improving patient outcomes with better care models
Professor Neil Spratt is a clinical neurologist and researcher whose work aims to improve treatment and outcomes for stroke patients.
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25 June 2024
Regulator clamps down on RTPM notifications
A recent spike in regulatory action targeting doctors who fail to check Real Time Prescription Monitoring (RTPM) systems suggests that regulators are intensifying their scrutiny of RTPM compliance.
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20 June 2024
GP breached patient privacy by disclosing information to police without a warrant
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05 June 2024
Consequences of injudicious texting
Doctors should be aware that text messages to colleagues or others can be considered part of a patient's records.
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26 May 2024
Keeping calm: how to manage confronting situations
Tips for medical staff and managers on how to manage confrontational situations with patients, including de-escalation techniques and setting boundaries.
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20 May 2024
Growing your practice: what you need to know
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09 May 2024
Dealing with a regulatory complaint
Receiving a regulatory complaint is confronting and stressful. In this factsheet we explore the process and your response.
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05 May 2024
Receiving a complaint from Ahpra
The first you may know of a patient complaint is when you receive a letter from either Ahpra or a health complaints entity. In this 5 minute video Lauren Antonini, Solicitor at Avant, outlines what you should do if you receive a formal complaint and offers advice to help you prepare.