Case scenario: Dr Blog recently revamped the clinic’s website. He engaged a marketing company to perform the task, and was…
Insights Sectors: Health
INSIGHT: A reminder of what is notifiable conduct, and the consequences of failing to notify
On 4 February 2015 the ACT Civil & Administrative Tribunal found a medical practitioner had breached section 141 of the…
INSIGHT: Recent Court of Appeal decision confirms breadth of advocate’s immunity
Legal practitioners and their insurers can breathe a sigh of relief as on 21 May 2015 the NSW Court of…
INSIGHT: New office aims to improve johnson v triple c process in Queensland
Queensland’s new independent health complaints agency, the Office of the Health Ombudsman (OHO), commenced operation on 1 July this year….
INSIGHT: The dentist as an independent expert witness
When a patient sues a dentist alleging negligence it is the role of the court to weigh up the evidence…
INSIGHT: Buying and selling dental practices
You need to consider a number of fundamental matters before purchasing a professional practice – we discussed these in our…
INSIGHT: Credit reporting regime under the Privacy Act has a new bite
As of 12 March 2014, significant changes to the credit reporting regime under the Privacy Act 1998 (Cth) will impact…
INSIGHT: Pharmacy alert: maintaining script certifications
Pharmacists in Victoria are governed by a number of different pieces of legislation and associated regulations. This article warns pharmacists…
INSIGHT: Consider these fundamentals before purchasing a professional practice
If you are thinking about purchasing a professional services practice, whether it be a dentistry practice or other, there are…
INSIGHT: Pitfalls of group buying advertising for health practitioners
Health practitioners across a variety of registered health professions, such as dental practitioners, have been approached to participate in online…
INSIGHT: Is this the end of your lease?
From years of experience, we know that concerns over business leases can be the greatest and most frequent worry faced…
