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Unexpected outcomes are an unavoidable part of healthcare. However the likelihood of a patient taking legal action may be affected by the way the incident is managed, as well as the communication process. Open Disclosure is an important process for communicating when there has been an unfortunate or unexpected outcome during treatment and care. Tego … Read more
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Telehealth services are now more than ever being utilised to provide medical treatment to patients. The benefits work for both parties involved – patients can continue to receive treatment in the comfort of their own home, whilst medical practitioners are able to continue to practice in relative safety. Furthermore, in terms of a public policy … Read more
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No matter how large or small a medical practice is; all medical practice owners and medical practitioners should be aware of and consciously apply cyber security measures at every level. However, one of the biggest hurdles that smaller practices experience is the lack of resources such as dedicated IT personnel. At Tego, we understand this. … Read more
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There are many similarities as well as differences in challenges and stresses that medical practitioners experience when working in the public sector compared with the private practice. One area that Tego has seen a recent increase in with junior medical practitioners in the public health sector. It has been suggested that junior medical practitioners are … Read more
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The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has produced Guidelines for Health Practitioners in the Private Sector on using and disclosing information to a patient’s genetic relatives. They apply to private practitioners and organisations that obtained genetic information about a living person after 21 December 2001. The medical indemnity team at Tego have the … Read more
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The medical indemnity experts at Tego can help ensure you are covered when you participate in important clinical trials or research within your general practice. We understand many health practitioners are always trying to learn more as well as be a part of the newest and most innovative medical research. The Royal College of General … Read more
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Informed consent is a person’s decision, given voluntarily, to agree to a healthcare treatment, procedure or other intervention that is made: Following the provision of accurate and relevant information about the healthcare intervention and alternative options available; and With adequate knowledge and understanding of the benefits and material risks of the proposed intervention relevant to … Read more
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No matter the size of your practice, cybersecurity incidents can have devastating and long term impacts. Every medical practitioner must be proactive, stay alert and be prepared in the event of a network security or cyber breach. Below are the three most common types of cyber threats. Malicious Software (Malware) Malware is a generic term … Read more
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With patients having been in lockdown and many surgeries cancelled, specialist practices have been relying more on web and social channels to communicate with their patients. Navigating the restrictions on medical practitioners’ use of patient reviews and testimonials can be challenging for doctors. Especially when patients are going online for information about their healthcare, and … Read more
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PSR was established in July 1994 as an Agency within the Health Portfolio to protect the integrity of Medicare and the PBS. Part VAA of the Health Insurance Act 1973 establishes the agency, sets out its role and powers and the process that it must follow when conducting its work. Through the performance of its … Read more
