As of 12 March 2014, significant changes to the credit reporting regime under the Privacy Act 1998 (Cth) will impact…
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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…

INSIGHT: Medico-legal issues for radiographers
BreastScreen radiographers, as health professionals, owe a number of legal and ethical obligations to all women who attend for screening…

INSIGHT: AHPRA audits: tips for registered health professionals
As a registered health professional applying for or renewing your registration, in accordance with your Board’s registration standards, you are…

INSIGHT: Joint statement on dental audits: ADA, Guild Insurance and Meridian Lawyers
Finally, some good news on the Medicare dental audits. In recent developments, several ADA branch members received letters from the…

INSIGHT: Privacy, legal liability and the pharmacist
What were the legal implications of allowing a third party access to a pharmacy’s computer to identify patients who may…

INSIGHT: Health professionals: Are you complying with your obligations?
The Department of Human Services has released its Compliance Program for the next two financial years (2013–2015), setting out its…

INSIGHT: e-health: A new frontier for health practitioners
From 1 July 2012, all Australians can register for their own personally controlled electronic health (eHealth) record. Initially, an eHealth…