Noteworthy: Medical documentation – online workshop
Keeping clear medical records is a professional requirement and an integral part of good quality care. Given the sensitive information medical records contain, maintaining their security and privacy is vital. Good documentation can also substantially improve the defensibility of a claim or complaint.
The workshop explores:
- how to create logical and appropriately-detailed clinical notes
- the medico-legal requirements around when and how to release information in medical records to others
- how to recognise common problems with medical records that can adversely affect patient care and medico-legal outcomes
- appropriate management of unsolicited information provided about a patient by a third party
- secure storage and retention of, and access to, medical documentation.
This activity is approved for continuing professional development (CPD) with a number of medical colleges.
This workshop is complimentary for MDA National Members. Space permitting, others may register and attend for a fee.
We look forward to seeing you!
Dr Genevieve Yates was elected to the Mutual Board in November 2021. For the past twenty years, Dr Yates has worked as a GP in regional Queensland, NSW and Victoria and is currently practising in Ballarat, Victoria. She has combined clinical work with various medical educator, regulatory, medical writing, management and leadership roles. She worked full time as RACGP's General Manager of Education from January 2020 to March 2021.
Dr Yates’ previous positions include Principal Medical Education Advisor for the RACGP, the RACGP Queensland Censor, Chair of the RACGP Expert Committee Pre-Fellowship Education, a performance assessor for AHPRA and Associate Director of Training at North Coast GP Training.
For more information about this activity visit the event’s registration pageEvent Information
Event Type: Workshop
Career Stages:
- Doctors in Training
- Doctors in Practice
- Practice Managers and Owners
- Others
- Doctors in Specialist Training
When
Saturday, 17 June 2023 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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