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Recording consultations
Considerations about recording consultations are complex. Studies have found recordings can be beneficial, in reducing misunderstandings and helping patients absorb information and share it with others. However, recordings can raise legal, professional and clinical questions. And when made without consent, covert recordings harm trust and confidence and may breach the law. This factsheet outlines the legal, professional and practical considerations for recordings consultations.
Facing a regulatory complaint: a practical guide for doctors - Measuring outcomes
This is a Measuring Outcomes activity (MO) to be completed after webinar Facing a regulatory complaint: a practical guide for doctors (#1619042)
Facing a regulatory complaint: a practical guide for doctors
In this webinar, you'll gain practical guidance on what to expect, how to respond, and how to protect your professional standing while supporting your personal wellbeing. During this session, we will: recognise the stages of a regulatory complaint and potential outcomes explore the key steps to take when responding to a complaint identify the legal, professional and personal considerations involved.
Facing a regulatory complaint: A step-by-step support tool
Receiving a notification from Ahpra or another regulator can be stressful. This guide explains what to do first, what to avoid, and how Avant can support you through the regulatory process.
Coroner acknowledges complexity of fitness to drive assessments
A coroner’s investigation into a fatal car accident highlights the challenges for doctors concerned about a patient’s fitness to drive. This often involves balancing the need to preserve the therapeutic relationship against considerations of public safety. Unfortunately, sometimes only hindsight will confirm a driver’s fitness.
Messaging Apps: communicating safely in clinical practice
Use of messaging apps is becoming increasingly common in a clinical environment. They have many great advantages that improve communication and patient care. You also need to be aware of the privacy and employment requirements in your workplace before using messaging apps to communicate about clinical care.
Clinical images – a snapshot of the issues
Clinical images used in clinical care form part of the patient’s medical record and must be handled in the same way as any other medical records. Images taken for non-clinical purposes need the patients consent for the specific intended use.
Patient follow-up and recalls
Doctors are often unsure how far they need to go in following up patients for return appointments, review of test results and specialist referrals.