Defence Update - our trusted Member publication for the latest medico-legal updates, articles and case studies
MDA National’s biannual Member publication, Defence Update, is designed to support and inform our doctors with content that is relevant and based on our industry insights and experience – including featured articles written by our Members.
2024
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2023
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2014
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2013
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2011
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Communication with Colleagues, Communication with Patients, Confidentiality and Privacy, Clinical, Complaints and Adverse Events, Consent, Doctors Health and Wellbeing, Employment Essentials, Medical Records and Reports, Practice Management, Regulation and Legislation, Technology, Anaesthesia, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, General Practice, Intensive Care Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Pathology, Practice Manager Or Owner, Psychiatry, Radiology, Sports Medicine, Surgery, Physician, Geriatric Medicine, Cardiology, Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery, Radiation Oncology, Paediatrics, Independent Medical Assessor - IME, Gastroenterology
A health practitioners guide to social media
What are the laws and guidelines that impact social media for practitioners?
22 Jul 2025
Patient Autonomy in Australian Medical care
Do we really support patient autonomy in the decision-making process?
22 Jul 2025
Practicalities of Medicare
Do you understand the Medicare system and are you confident that your billing processes comply with requirements?
22 Jul 2025
Understanding changes to the Fair Work Act
What are the changes to the Fair Work Act and what is my role?
22 Jul 2025