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A Legal Series for Doctors
21 June: Dealing effectively with health regulatory bodies
26 July: Death Certificates and the Coroners Court
18 August: Conflicts in doctor/patient confidentiality
23 September: Abortion law reform
You practise in a dynamic and challenging environment. While keeping clinically current is imperative, it isn’t enough. You must also maintain the skills necessary to navigate a professional liability minefield, manage a more effective and efficient practice, and comply with a maze of health care laws and regulations.
This legal series for doctors consists of four informative and current seminars relevant to all doctors.
These seminars aim to educate and improve your knowledge and skills in dealing with the contemporary medico-legal issues that will confront you at different points of your career. The seminars will be practical and interactive events delivered by a range of expert presenters.
18 August 2010
Seminar 3: Conflicts in doctor-patient confidentiality
A fundamental tenet of the doctor-patient relationship is that what is said between a doctor and a patient will be kept confidential. However, recent case law and legislative changes have further eroded this principle. This seminar will explore:
- current and emerging law affecting the confidentiality of the doctor-patient relationship
- obligations to affected third parties
- mandatory reporting
- your records and litigation
- new Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic).
Presenters: David Goldberg, Solicitor AMA Victoria, Hayley Petrony, Consultant TressCox Lawyers, Robert Grenfell, GP and senior adviser to the Department of Health.
23 September 2010
Seminar 4: Abortion law reform
This seminar will discuss the issues raised by the Abortion Law Reform Act 2008 (Vic) and the legal and ethical obligations for doctors. This seminar will cover:
- legal obligations of second independent doctor
- model of care for patients
- duty of care of doctors.
Presenters: David Goldberg, Solicitor AMA Victoria, Dr Sally Cockburn, MIPS Representative, Beth Wilson, Health Commissioner