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Medical documentation booklet

Find answers to your questions about how to create good quality medical records and deal with issues surrounding medical documentation including:

  • releasing of medical records to third parties
  • secure storage of personal information
  • the retention and destruction of of medical records.

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Complaints play a part in most professionals’ lives, albeit not a welcome part. It has been estimated that about one in twenty doctors receive a formal written complaint each year, and countless others will know of a grievance or other expression of dissatisfaction within their practices.

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A health practitioners guide to social media

What are the laws and guidelines that impact social media for practitioners?

Patient Autonomy in Australian Medical care

Do we really support patient autonomy in the decision-making process?

Practicalities of Medicare

Do you understand the Medicare system and are you confident that your billing processes comply with requirements?

Understanding changes to the Fair Work Act

What are the changes to the Fair Work Act and what is my role?