UDI — Opportunities for health providers as a result of proposed regulatory changes
01 October, 2021Australian healthcare is underpinned by a wide variety of standards.
Australia needs triage rules for disaster situations
25 May, 2021An article published in the MJA highlights the lack of protocols or legislation to support triage decision-making if a disaster overwhelms the Australian health system.
Health insurer profiting from COVID-19, says APHA
28 April, 2021Health insurer nib is anticipating record profits this financial year, but according to APHA, instead of repaying members' fees as others have done, it is pocketing the extra cash.
CHP Australia backs call to action on health misinformation
14 January, 2021CHP Australia has announced its support of the Australian Medical Association's call for action to tackle health misinformation on the internet and social media.
The state of safety and security in Australia's hospitals
25 September, 2020 by James Boddam-Whetham*Digital systems that support safety and security-promoting behaviours are needed to ensure safety and security for practitioners, visitors and patients.
Dr banned for sexual misconduct and bad prescribing
02 June, 2020A Victorian doctor's registration has been cancelled until 2025 following findings of sexual misconduct and inappropriately prescribing drugs of dependence.
Save our environment, save our health
25 May, 2020More than 180 health professionals and health groups have signed an open letter warning that Australia must strengthen its weak environment laws to protect human health.
Work health and safety during a pandemic: the issue of vaccination for businesses
18 May, 2020 by Patrick Walsh, Director, DW Fox Tucker LawyersWhat role, if any, do businesses have to play if a vaccine is created for SARS-CoV-2?
ACON condemns NSW plan for mandatory HIV testing
31 October, 2019ACON has condemned state government plans to introduce a Bill enforcing mandatory testing of individuals whose bodily fluids come into contact with emergency services personnel.
Fake nursing director prosecuted by AHPRA
15 July, 2019A Victorian man who falsely claimed to be a registered nurse has been convicted in court of charges laid by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Fake nurse successfully prosecuted
08 July, 2019A Victorian woman who pretended to be a nurse has been fined $15,000 plus costs.
Jail and hefty fines for fake practitioners
02 July, 2019Fake practitioners now face jail time and even bigger fines as new regulations commence.
Physiotherapist fined $120K
02 May, 2019In a landmark decision, a man was fined $120K for deliberately misleading elderly patients by presenting unqualified people as health practitioners.
Bupa Aged Care in court for misleading conduct
17 April, 2019Bupa is alleged to have charged fees for extra services that it did not provide, or only partially provided, in 21 aged-care homes across Australia.
'Fake' pharmacist convicted, to pay $39.5K
02 April, 2019A man who presented himself as a registered pharmacist has been convicted and fined $24,000, and is required to pay $15,000 in legal costs.
