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Dr David Watson returns to MDA National Presidency
Thur 15 December 2005Following the 2005 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of MDA National, CEO, Mr Peter Forbes, is pleased to announce the election of Dr David Watson to the position of President of the MDA National Council. Dr Watson previously held the position of President from 1997 to 2004.
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MDA National Council Members 2006
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Technology can't replace art of good medicine
Fri 25 November 2005DURING these times of technophilia the ancient art of medicine has undergone massive changes in the diagnosis management and treatment of patients.

Michael Halliday
Head of Group
Development and Operations
MDA National
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Positive financials for MDA National Group
Tues 1 November 2005
MDA National has posted another successful financial performance for the 2004/05 year as they continue to build on solid foundations established in previous years. Posting net assets of $53.5 million, the MDA National Group has reaffirmed its commitment to accumulating capital to secure the long term financial viability of the Group, as well as provide a financially secure medical indemnity product that meets the needs of its members and policy holders now and into the future.
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Do patients have a right to privacy after they have commenced litigation?
Sat 1 October 2005
Doctors often obtain requests for information about their patients from various parties. This may include a request for a copy of the patient notes or a medical report. The request may come from the patient, someone acting on their behalf, such as their solicitor, or an insurance company. A recent case which was heard in the Supreme Court of NSW addressed the issue of whether patient's waive their right to confidentiality in relation to health information once they have commenced legal proceedings when their health information is relevant to the proceedings.
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