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Email communication with patients

WEBHealthcare organisations can use email to communicate with patients – as long as they take reasonable steps to ensure patient privacy. Always seek and …

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URL: https://www.avant.org.au/resources/email-communication-with-patients-privacy-and-patient-safety

Telehealth – what you need to know

WEBTelehealth – what you need to know. Telehealth practices changed quickly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and continue to evolve in new and interesting ways. Keeping …

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Clinical images – a snapshot of the issues

WEBA clinical image may be an image of part of a patient’s body or an image of a document. Examples include images of: An injury, wound or skin lesion. A tissue sample …

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Key support services

WEBAvant believes that to maintain their health and wellbeing, doctors need to have access to appropriate support and services. Avant provides resources, support and advice tailored …

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Dealing with the stress of a medico-legal complaint

WEBThere are many support resources available, both personal and professional. For medico-legal advice and support, contact Avant at [email protected] or on 1800 …

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Providing medical information to a third party

WEBYou can share medical information with a third party if you have authority from your patient or you are required to by law. In each instance, before sharing patient …

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Life & income protection

WEBAvant Life Insurance (Avant) is a registered business name of Doctors Financial Services Pty. Ltd. ABN 56 610 510 328 (DFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Avant Mutual …

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Medical indemnity, finance, practice solutions

WEBDoctors' Health Fund. The only health fund made for doctors, the medical community, and their families. Our focus is on delivering exceptional service and excellent gap cover, …

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Children and consent

WEBIn many cases, children younger than 18 years of age can independently provide consent for medical treatment, or refuse it, if a doctor assesses that they have …

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Completing a death certificate

WEBTo complete a death certificate, you must be satisfied. as to the cause of death, and. that the death does not need to be reported to the coroner. If you have been …

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Doctors' Health Fund Board

WEBDoctors' Health Fund. The Doctors’ Health Fund is a registered private health insurer, committed to implementing high standards of corporate governance. The Doctors’ …

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Identifying drug seekers and doctor-shopping behaviours

WEBServices Australia: Prescription Shopping Program. Drug and Alcohol Clinical Advisory Service (DACAS) The Avant Learning Centre has articles, eLearning …

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Storing, retaining and disposing of medical records

WEBFor doctors practising in states and territories without specific legislation, Avant recommends using the NSW, Victoria and ACT requirements as a guide and …

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5 steps to dealing with angry and hostile patients

WEBStep four: Formulate a clear and concise response. You may want to develop a script for reception staff to follow — both over the phone and at the reception …

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Disrespect toward patients: Insights to reduce risk

WEBThis report is based on our analysis of the underlying themes in 3,089 indemnity claims, including complaints to regulators and compensation claims for Avant …

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Treating family members, friends or staff

WEBIn South Australia it is illegal to prescribe Schedule 8 drugs for family members unless it is a verifiable emergency. In other states and territories, even though …

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Dealing with patient complaints

WEBIt is prudent to deal with complaints quickly (that day if possible) with an emphasis on resolving the concerns. Speak directly with the patient if they have made a complaint. …

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