Retirement resources for doctors

Common consent questions: a guide for consultants

As a consultant, you may ask another clinician to conduct the consent discussion or supervise a doctor who will perform the procedure. This guide answers common questions about delegation, checking consent before treatment, explaining who will perform the procedure and documenting the patient’s decision.

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Court rules on 17-year-old’s capacity to refuse lifesaving treatment

Although the court found a 17-year-old had capacity to make healthcare decisions, it concluded it was in the child’s best interest to order life-saving medical treatment even though the child refused it.

Substitute decision-makers for healthcare Western Australia

In Western Australia, you may need to provide care for a patient who has limited or no capacity to make their own healthcare decisions. Western Australian law sets out who may provide consent on the patient’s behalf and which documents or authorities may guide treatment decisions. Use this flowchart to identify the appropriate substitute decision-maker or other source of consent.

Substitute decision-makers for healthcare Victoria

In Victoria, you may need to provide care for a patient who has limited or no capacity to make their own healthcare decisions. Victorian law sets out who may provide consent on the patient’s behalf and which documents or authorities may guide treatment decisions. Use this flowchart to identify the appropriate substitute decision-maker or other source of consent.

Substitute decision-makers for healthcare Tasmania

In Tasmania, you may need to provide care for a patient who has limited or no capacity to make their own healthcare decisions. Tasmanian law sets out who may provide consent on the patient’s behalf and which documents or authorities may guide treatment decisions. Use this flowchart to identify the appropriate substitute decision-maker or other source of consent.

Substitute decision-makers for healthcare South Australia

In South Australia, you may need to provide care for a patient who has limited or no capacity to make their own healthcare decisions. South Australian law sets out who may provide consent on the patient’s behalf and which documents or authorities may guide treatment decisions. Use this flowchart to identify the appropriate substitute decision-maker or other source of consent.

Substitute decision-makers for healthcare Queensland

In Queensland, you may need to provide care for a patient who has limited or no capacity to make their own healthcare decisions. Queensland law sets out who may provide consent on the patient’s behalf and which documents or authorities may guide treatment decisions. Use this flowchart to identify the appropriate substitute decision-maker or other source of consent.

Substitute decision-makers for healthcare Northern Territory

In the NT, you may need to provide care for a patient who has limited or no capacity to make their own healthcare decisions. NT law sets out who may provide consent on the patient’s behalf and which documents or authorities may guide treatment decisions. Use this flowchart to identify the appropriate substitute decision-maker or other source of consent.

Substitute decision-makers for healthcare Australian Capital Territory

In the ACT, you may need to provide care for a patient who has limited or no capacity to make their own healthcare decisions. ACT law sets out who may provide consent on the patient’s behalf and which documents or authorities may guide treatment decisions. Use this flowchart to identify the appropriate substitute decision-maker or other source of consent.

Substitute decision-makers for healthcare New South Wales

In NSW, you may need to provide care for a patient who has limited or no capacity to make their own healthcare decisions. NSW law sets out who may provide consent on the patient’s behalf and which documents or authorities may guide treatment decisions. Use this flowchart to identify the appropriate substitute decision-maker or other source of consent.

Wellbeing and work/life balance

Wellbeing is a state of being comfortable, healthy or happy. We take a look at activities, guidance and inspiration to help you find balance while navigating the ups and downs of life. This topic covers everything from dealing with losing a job, to reducing stress, achieving balance, and budgeting for hobbies and passions.

Professional development

The skills you learn as part of our professional development topic are skills you learn for life. This topic covers skills from setting goals to problem solving, time management to team building, negotiating, and dealing with workplace conflict, as well as looking at managing and planning the financial aspects of starting on a new career path.

Financial literacy - Superannuation

In Australia, superannuation (super) is a tax effective way to help you fund your retirement. This topic covers from choosing a fund to insurance and investments through super. It shows how taking a few steps now could significantly boost your super and make a big difference to your retirement lifestyle.

Financial literacy - Retirement

Retirement can be an exciting and anxious time in your life. With the right preparation you can put steps into place to help you afford the retirement of your dreams and confidently make the most of your retirement years. This topic covers tips, tools and considerations in helping you prepare for and navigate a comfortable retirement.

Financial Literacy - Managing your money

Managing your personal finances successfully is a learned skill that will benefit you in the years to come. But we aren't always taught these skills in school or from our parents. This topic is designed to plug some of the gaps in your knowledge, to help you build a stronger foundation for taking control of your own financial future.

Financial literacy – Life happens

A lot of things happen to us during our lives. We don't always stop to think about how they impact our financial situation. This topic looks at some of the financial considerations related to the life events most of us will experience, and how to manage these from a financial perspective.

Financial literacy - Investing

Investing is a great way to grow your individual wealth, but it can seem complicated. This topic explains the basics of investing and the options available to help you gain the know-how and confidence to help make your own investment decisions.

Financial literacy - Insurance

Australia has a serious underinsurance problem. Most of us are either uninsured, or don't have enough insurance coverage, should the unexpected happen. This topic will help you understand the different types of insurance, and reinforce the importance of insurance and its role in managing risk.

Financial literacy - Home sweet home

They say home is where the heart is. But our homes are also physical properties, and they can cost a bundle! There are a lot of different things to tackle when buying a property. This topic provides the basic know-how for these areas, and offers some tips to consider to make the process as easy as possible.