Operating a health practice in the current environment is fraught with uncertainty. KAREN CROUCH explains how to prepare tactically and strategically for the year ahead. Read more
Preventing sexual harassment
In our June issue, Avant’s SONYA BLACK explored employers’ legal obligations when faced with a sexual harassment allegation. This month she has 10 tips on how to prevent it from occurring in the practice. Read more
Call to action: Patient reminders
How a practice approaches patient recalls can determine their success from both a clinical and business perspective. It is also a field that’s ripe for innovation, writes RHIANNON BOWMAN. Read more
Protecting your future
Health professionals devote their careers to improving their patients’ lives, so why don’t they afford as much attention to their own futures? KAREN CROUCH explains the benefits of planning ahead. Read more
Sexual harassment: could you be liable?
Sexual harassment has received a lot of media attention in recent months. Managing cases in the workplace can be challenging. Avant’s SONYA BLACK explains what it is and employers’ legal obligations. Read more
The rise of healthcare consumerism
Healthcare consumerism is a concept that has existed for some time, but only recently has it really taken hold and started to significantly impact primary care. Read more
Workplace bullying regulations
Last month’s column on workplace bullying focused on how to identify the problem and manage complaints. This month, KAREN CROUCH delves into Fair Work regulations and employers’ legal obligations. Read more
A new way of connecting your digital health services is coming
As you may be aware, Services Australia is upgrading the current technology used by practice management software, to connect to critical digital health services such as Medicare/DVA Claiming, Eclipse and the Australian Immunisation Register. Read more
Managing workplace bullying
Workplace bullying is a widespread problem in the medical profession and can be a difficult path to navigate for all involved. Avant’s SONYA BLACK examines how to identify it and manage complaints. Read more
Active ingredient prescribing – eight weeks on
It’s now been approximately eight weeks since the Australian Government mandated that those prescribing medication needed to include the active ingredient names when preparing a prescription. There are some exceptions to this which will be covered below. Read more