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09 November 2025
The gift giver: is it okay to accept a patient’s gift?
When patients offer gifts, is accepting okay? Avant guides doctors to navigate ethical concerns, professional boundaries, and best practices.
06 November 2025
Busting nine life insurance myths
30 October 2025
Trainee’s use of patient image on dating site found to be serious misconduct
The UK regulator ordered a neurosurgery trainee be erased from the General Medical Council (GMC) register after finding multiple credible allegations of serious behaviour made him unfit to practise. This included using an image of the exposed brain of a patient taken during surgery without consent.
30 October 2025
Court dismisses patient’s claim she did not consent to registrar performing surgery
This case reinforces the need to explain to patients, and document, who may perform a procedure, including when a registrar operates under supervision.
29 October 2025
What to do when requested to attend an employment meeting
You may be asked to attend a meeting with your employer at any time. The meeting might be about your performance, your conduct, a clinical matter you were involved in, or you may be asked to provide information about an incident. Being called into an employment meeting can often feel rather daunting. Taking some time to prepare and seeking support can help to protect your interests.
07 October 2025
Harsh penalties for unauthorised access to medical records
08 September 2025
Assessment of capacity
Dr Mark Woodrow, General Manager of the Medical Advisory Service at Avant explains how to assess decision-making capacity in healthcare, outlining key criteria, practical steps, and legal considerations.
07 September 2025
Receiving a complaint from Ahpra
The first you may know of a patient complaint is when you receive a letter from either Ahpra or a health complaints entity. In this 5 minute video Lauren Antonini, Solicitor at Avant, outlines what you should do if you receive a formal complaint and offers advice to help you prepare.