Quiz — Does your patient’s death change your duty to protect her privacy?
The estranged sisters of one of your recently deceased patients requests details of her illness fearing it may have a hereditary basis. What should you…
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App: Tracking menses and more for endo, adeno and PCOS patients
Unlike most period apps available, QENDO not only helps patients track their menstrual cycle, pain and mood but is also a tool to manage chronic…
Quiz — Did you just defame one of your colleagues?
A doctor sues you for defamation after you criticise their alternative treatment advice. Will you be protected by your MDO? Take the quiz: × Welcome…
Quiz — You don’t send your patient for an ECG. Can you defend his negligence claim against you?
Your patient is left with brain injuries. He sues you for ‘loss of chance’ of a better outcome. What are your chances? Take the quiz:…
The new disclosure rules for doctors when care goes seriously wrong
When duty of candour laws are introduced in Victoria next month, public and private hospitals will be required to apologise to anyone seriously harmed while…
Quiz — How useful are consent forms when the worst happens?
Your patient says he didn’t consent to a procedure that left him disabled and out of pocket. What should you do? Take the quiz: ×…
Podcast: The new technologies transforming medical practice
Can virtual reality be used to manage chronic pain? Can a patient’s DNA reveal whether a certain drug is going to work for them? And can…
Quiz — What to do when you receive late reports from a surgeon?
A surgeon colleague’s medical reports are consistently delayed in reaching you. What should you do? Take the quiz: × Welcome to AusDoc. Enabling and empowering…
Quiz — When is a medical report not confidential?
You write a letter for your patient to assist her with a neighbourly dispute that will be heard in court. You are later sued for…
Quiz — What shouldn’t be included in insurance company medical reports?
An insurance company sends you a request for a copy of your patient medical records. Take the quiz: × Welcome to AusDoc. Enabling and empowering…
