Medical Council of New South Wales

Asking for advice on a diagnostic photo is as simple as snap, click, send. But what is the purpose of taking the photo? Did you seek the patient’s permission? How can you maintain confidentiality once you hit send? Doctors are now able to connect and collaborate with...

While there has been a high demand for flu and measles vaccines of late, these vaccines and others are only effective if they are stored correctly. Flu season reminds us that vaccination storage is an important issue in general practice. Vaccines are delicate...

Privacy, confidentiality and trust are at the core of every doctor/patient relationship. With social media providing potential for others to connect and engage with us, how can doctors ensure they maintain professional boundaries with patients when online? At the same...

The question of whether or not you can or should record conversations during consults arises fairly frequently. As a doctor, you may wish to record a consultation or conversation yourself, or you may have questions about patients recording consultations. Whether or not...

Maria Cosmidis and Dr Geoff Brieger sat down with us to talk about their experience and role as Medical Council members. From their perspective as decision-makers, they share insights about steps doctors can take to avoid a complaint and what to do if they are the...

Have you ever used someone else’s credentials because they were already logged in? Do you try to cut corners by staying logged in to save time? Have you ever updated your patients’ notes or written a prescription using someone else’s login? If you answered yes to even...

With a long and successful career in medicine, Associate Professor Richard Walsh comes to the Medical Council of NSW with a distinguished record. We spoke with Dr Walsh about his career and his vision for the Council as its President. Medical Council of NSW (MCNSW):...

The Medical Council spoke to Dr Rosa Canalese, senior medical adviser at Avant and a Central Coast GP about communication strategies with patients when there’s been a mistake in clinical practice. Interview: MC: How should you communicate to a patient when they have...