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Informed financial consent-trust and transparency
Clear, proactive conversations about costs help build patient trust from the start. Informed financial consent supports good medical practice, strengthens relationships and reduces medicolegal risk. When patients understand what to expect, they are more confident in their care, less surprised by your bill and you are better protected.
Court of Appeal concludes GP’s actions to “wait and see” were not negligent
Doctors’ care is judged against what is reasonable in the circumstances, not ideal practice. In this case, the Court of Appeal found that a GP’s failure to investigate the possibility of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma was not negligent, recognising that time can be a legitimate diagnostic tool when used appropriately.
Prior agreement required to charge more than Medicare fee
A privately insured patient was charged an anaesthetic fee above the Medicare scheduled fee, without prior discussion about the cost. According to the court, where no fee is agreed and the patient is not informed about any gap payment, the Medicare scheduled fee was the reasonable fee and the maximum the practitioner was entitled to be paid. The case highlights the importance of informed financial consent before treatment.
‘How to create practices patients love?’ webinar
If you have goals to launch, relocate, or upgrade your practice, this expert-led webinar will help you turn intention into informed action. A recording is available below for those who missed it or would like to rewatch.
AI scribes - a checklist of things to consider
This checklist will help you decide whether to use an AI scribe in your practice and ensure you consider any risks that need to be addressed before and during implementation.
An introduction to artificial intelligence
If you’re interested in artificial intelligence (AI) but don’t fully understand it, we provide some explanations and context about how AI can be used in healthcare.
Michael Myers discusses doctors' well-being
Georgie Haysom, General Manager of Research Education and Advocacy at Avant, sat down with Michael Myers, a professor of clinical psychiatry from the SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn New York. Professor Myers is a doctor's doctor, a treating practitioner and a specialist in doctor’s health. He is also an acclaimed author, speaker and advocate for health and well-being. In this series of five podcasts we discuss with Michael the issues surrounding burnout and stress, and he offers some great advice on how to look after yourself throughout your career.
Referral and specialist letter audit
In this course, we cover the essential principles and best practices for drafting referral and specialist letters. You will learn to evaluate your documentation through a structured review of referral letters against a standardised template, focusing on key areas such as clarity, completeness, relevance, and alignment with professional standards. By completing this activity, you will identify areas for improvement and develop practical strategies to enhance the quality of your communication, support better patient care, and maintain compliance with professional expectations.