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
Specsavers launches new national locum app
Specsavers Recruitment Services (SRS) has announced the launch of a new app that acts as a notification, engagement and organisational tool to improve the way the company connects with locum optometrists across Australia. Read more
Patient information or advertising?
The regulator has announced an audit of health practitioner advertising that affects eyecare professionals. Avant’s RUANNE BRELL and DR VICKY PHAN outline what’s acceptable and what to avoid. Read more
Time to update and renovate?
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.