Whether it’s a newly acquired optical practice, or a well-established business needing a major facelift, the decision to renovate requires significant investment, planning and patience. Read more
Australian Government health initiatives – a look at the past, present and future
Necessity is the mother of invention. It’s a phrase that many of us have likely heard before, and it’s one that, in many ways, encapsulates how agile the world has had to be in navigating the curveball that was the year 2020. Read more
Is your healthcare advertising compliant?
The pandemic has drastically altered the healthcare landscape and practices may have formulated new advertising campaigns accordingly. KAREN CROUCH explains how to remain compliant. Read more
Buying into the independent optometry dream
As the current economic climate prompts optometrists to reconsider practice valuations, exit plans and buyer interest, RHIANNON BOWMAN reflects on where opportunities lie for the next generation of independent practice owners. Read more
Software for efficient cataract workflow
The EQ Workplace is the latest addition to the Zeiss Cataract Suite helping surgeons streamline their refractive cataract workflow. Read more
ScriptCheckSA – Is your practice ready?
If you’re located in Victoria, or you’ve kept pace with the release of the state government’s SafeScripts initiative that enables monitoring of high risk medicines, you may be aware that other states will soon be following suit.
The perils of treating friends and family
The Medical Board of Australia has updated its guidance about treating people whom a practitioner is in a personal relationship with. Avant’s JAMESON ABADAM and DR USHMA NARSAI detail the risks involved. Read more
Bp VIP.net to release My Health Record for specialists: A co-designed approach with ADHA
Best Practice Software is in the final phases of getting ready to release My Health Record functionality for specialists through Bp VIP.net – a software solution that serves the needs of medical specialists with a focus on ophthalmologists. Read more
A one-stop-shop for patient attraction and retention
Staff across Ocula’s independent optometry network grew tired of their intricate appointment booking system. It’s now been streamlined thanks to a new relationship with a health service platform that’s also driving the business’s digital marketing to patients. Read more
Informed medical consent
Informed consent can be a complex area of medicine, especially when the patient is incapable of doing so themselves. KAREN CROUCH says practitioners need to understand their rights and responsibilities. Read more