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WEBMeridian has the most expansive medical negligence practice in Australia and our leadership in this space is unparalleled in the legal industry. Our team has handled …

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A cautionary note to all health practitioners: don’t be caught out …

WEBWith increasing frequency in recent times, Meridian Lawyers is acting for registered health practitioners who have been the subject of investigation and/or …

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New regulations are now in force for all health practitioners and

WEBIf you operate a health service, or are a health practitioner working in NSW, you need to be aware of a regulation that came into effect on 1 September 2022 being …

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Federal Court confirms strict interpretation of the 80/20 rule under

WEBIn a recent decision, the Federal Court of Australia confirmed that health care practitioners alleged to have engaged in ‘inappropriate practice’ in providing 80 or more …

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INSIGHTS: Can a patient under 18 provide informed consent

WEBGenerally, a patient will not have the mental capacity and cognition to consent if the following occurs: At first instance, children under the age of 18 ( minors) do not …

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VCAT upholds use of immediate action power to suspend doctor …

WEBMeridian Lawyers recently published an article examining the power to take immediate action against health practitioners under section 156 of the National Law (if …

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Collaborative arrangements between medical practitioners and …

WEBThe Health Insurance Act 1973 and the Health Insurance Regulations 2018 (Regulations) permit eligible midwives and eligible nurse practitioners to provide some …

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Pharmacy Location Rules

WEBSeeking to establish a new PBS approved pharmacy in a large medical centre is made less complex by partnering with an experienced pharmacy lawyer.

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Victoria Health Services: Are you prepared for the Statutory Duty …

WEBAs well as the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic), Ambulance Services Act 1986 (Vic), Mental Health Act 2014 (Vic) and Health Complaints Act 2016 …

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INSIGHTS: A case scenario on patient privacy

WEBMeridian Lawyers often receives calls from doctors and other health practitioners requesting one-off advice relating to their day-to-day practice. Recently, we …

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Medical Management Plans for children and your system of …

WEBApproved providers and nominated supervisors will be aware that as part of ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of children, a medical conditions policy must …

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“Check, Correct, Change” guidance published by

WEBIn the wake of a recent flurry of regulatory activity by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (‘AHPRA’) regarding advertising obligations, many …

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Medico-legal issues for radiographers

WEBBreastScreen radiographers, as health professionals, owe a number of legal and ethical obligations to all women who attend for screening mammograms. These …

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What do I need to know about the new Health Complaints Act …

WEBIn April, the Victorian Parliament passed the Health Complaints Act 2016 (the ‘Act’). The new Act repeals the Health Services (Conciliation and Review) Act 1987 …

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AHPRA audits: tips for registered health professionals

WEBINSIGHTS: AHPRA audits: tips for registered health professionals. February 3, 2014. Marianne Nicolle. [email protected]. As a registered health …

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Health Complaints Act 2016 (Vic)

WEBIn 2016, the Victorian government introduced the Health Complaints Act 2016 (Vic) (the Act) which launched a new framework for managing and resolving …

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How can you tell if you have been given a forged prescription and …

WEBPharmacists are expected to take reasonable steps to satisfy themselves that a prescription has been issued by an authorised prescriber. Prescriptions for …

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What are pharmacists’ obligations when supplying …

WEBPseudoephedrine (‘PSE’) is indicated for the relief of congestion associated with conditions such as rhinitis, sinusitis and the common cold. [1] However, in recent …

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