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Three things doctors do, but know they shouldn't  - Avant
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Three things doctors do, but know they shouldn't

The behaviours I want to talk about are things we know many doctors do, despite being aware they probably shouldn’t. They rarely end badly, but when they do, the consequences are serious and entirely avoidable. As someone who sees the outcomes of these situations up close, I can tell you the stress and potential damage to your reputation from an official reprimand or legal repercussions is not worth it.

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Why research funding matters - Avant
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Why research funding matters

Every diagnosis you make, every treatment plan you write, every surgical technique you've refined, none of it exists without decades of scientific research behind it. Medical research isn't peripheral to the practice of medicine. It is the foundation of medicine.

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Why getting property finance can be harder for doctors  - Avant
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Why getting property finance can be harder for doctors

Buying property is acknowledged to be one of life's most stressful events. As several members have told us, for doctors it's often particularly challenging. 

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What the budget means for doctors - Avant
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What the budget means for doctors

Avant CMO and health economist, Prof Steve Robson, breaks down what the 2026 Federal Budget means for Australia's healthcare sector.

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Leading the call for meaningful transparency - Avant
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Leading the call for meaningful transparency

With the Federal Government reviewing the Medical Costs Finder, Avant is advocating for changes to deliver meaningful transparency and avoid unintended consequences for doctors and patients.

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Parental leave planning for doctors
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Planning parental leave: what doctors need to know

This guide covers what doctors need to know when planning parental leave, including medical indemnity options, professional obligations, timeline milestones and support services available through Avant.

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Patient’s reproductive decision  - Avant
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Patient’s reproductive decision prompts doctor to seek advice on capacity

Healthcare is often a delicate business. Sometimes patients request procedures for deeply personal reasons that the doctor believes may not be in their best interests, placing doctors in a challenging position.

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Why your practice needs Public liability insurance - Avant
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Public liability insurance: Why your practice needs it

As a healthcare professional, you may cause personal or property damage that is not related to your provision of healthcare.

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