Medicare Billing Audits and Compliance for GPs: What You Need to Know 

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Medicare compliance scrutiny has increased significantly. GPs can be audited, placed under review through the Practitioner Review Program, or issued with formal compliance notices. Understanding what triggers these...

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Quick Answer: Prescribing Schedule 8 (S8) and other controlled medications carries significant legal and professional obligations. From state-based permit requirements to documentation standards and real-time monitoring, getting it wrong...

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Informed consent is both a legal requirement and a core professional obligation. To be valid, consent must be voluntary, given by a competent person, and based on adequate...

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Telehealth is now a mainstream part of general practice in Australia — but it carries specific legal risks that differ from face-to-face care. Understanding the rules around MBS eligibility, prescribing,...

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What you need to know first: If you receive an HCCC or AHPRA complaint, the single most important first step is to contact your medico-legal insurer before responding to...

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The Legal and Medico-Legal Danger of Posting CCTV Images or Allegations Online 1. Introduction: Why Social Media and Healthcare Don't Mix  For Australian medical practices, clinics, and allied...