In his latest article, David McMullen shares some of the evolving issues to watch in 2020. Click on the image below to read David's article which was published in the March 2020 edition of Medical Forum Magazine.
In David McMullen's recent article, Online directories and appointment booking platforms: Reminders from the ACCC and the Federal Court, David shares his insights on: the ACCC's proceedings against HealthEngine in the Federal Court of Australia concerning allegations...
In the Department’s words, the legislation now: ‘makes it clear restraint must always be used as a last resort’; ‘refers to state and territory legislation which regulates the responsibility for prescribers to gain informed consent for chemical restraint’; and...
Key issue The Plaintiff alleged that: a medical officer at the Hospital incorrectly recorded on a discharge summary sheet that an injury to his left acromioclavicular (AC) joint was a subluxation rather than a dislocation; and omitted to refer him to seek orthopaedic...
Key points The law does not require goods to be completely free from risk, but it does require manufacturers and suppliers to disclose those risks to the prospective consumer and to continually evaluate and advise of their safety. Manufacturers of medical devices...
In David McMullen's recent article, Could a patient's super pay for their dental treatment?, David shares his insights on: Early access to superannuation on compassionate grounds for medical treatments including dental. Dentist's role in certifying applications for...
David provided a legal analysis of the Royal Commission’s Interim Report and Gemma joined Ray Glickman (Principal – From Left Field) and Wendy Barrett (Advocate Team Leader – Advocare) for a panel discussion on open disclosure. Here we share our top 5 takeaways on...
The Quality of Care Principles under the Aged Care Act 1997 were amended with the aim of minimising the use of physical and chemical restraints in residential aged care, effective 1 July 2019. The amendments came in a climate of adverse media coverage (notably, images...
Key changes Changes to the Award include: Minimum engagement requirement for part time and casual employees from 25 October 2019; Level 4 classification to include personal care workers who do not hold a relevant Certificate III qualification from 25 October 2019; and...
The AMA has released its new 10 Minimum Standards for Prescribing to ensure patient safety and high-quality health care. The AMA’s new Prescribing Standards are consistent with medical ethics and frameworks for the quality use of medicines, and were developed to make...