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Call for Expression of Interest - Shared Lay Members Panel

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Article
Newsletter
Please note: The deadline for these Expressions of Interest has now passed. Expressions of interest are being sought from suitably qualified and experienced nominees for appointment by the Minister for Health to the Health Professional Councils Authority Shared Lay...

Social media: the ins and outs of maintaining a social presence

Complainant
Practitioner
Newsletter
Social media allows us to connect with a wide audience, promote health messaging, combat myths, and contribute to public discourse. On a personal level, we can use it to build a support network and stay in touch with friends and colleagues all over the country and the...

The top 10 rules of mandatory reporting

Practitioner
Newsletter
While many in the profession view mandatory reporting as an intimidating or punishing practice, its focus is protecting the public from substantial risk of harm. There are many myths perpetuated, but they are largely untrue . A responsible approach to mandatory...

President's message

Practitioner
Newsletter
On 1 July 2020, I took on the role as President at the Medical Council of NSW. Now, two years on, as is our customary process, it is time to step down as President to make way for continued change and evolution within the regulation space. When I took on this role, I...

Shared decision-making and five question model

Practitioner
Article
Exploring what matters most to your patients is crucial to reducing the incidence of complaints and claims.Implementing shared decision-making (SDM) is essential to enabling a patient’s preferences to be incorporated into a consultation – improving patient knowledge,...

Spotlight on: Council processes

Practitioner
Fact Sheet
Newsletter
In each newsletter, we shine the spotlight on various council processes to provide clarity and transparency on council procedures and terminology.

Supporting the Medical Benevolent Association of NSW to help doctors in need

Practitioner
Article
Newsletter
Over the last 10 years, the Medical Council has supported the work of the Medical Benevolent Association of NSW by contributing $500 000 to provide counselling support of doctors and medical students who have had a complaint or subject to regulatory action by the...

Telehealth – The patient’s perspective

Practitioner
Newsletter
When the Federal Government made telehealth universally available as a safety measure during the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, it was life-changing for many people. Patients reported that the ability to have a telehealth consultation decreased their levels of pain,...

Recalls and reminders: Do you know your obligations?

Practitioner
Article
Newsletter
The doctor-patient relationship is the bedrock of medical practice. This relationship requires not only careful communication in consultations but also diligent follow-up communication outside consultations. Patient recalls and reminders are essential to the continuity...

Does your diagnosis get lost in translation?

Practitioner
Newsletter
According to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare , almost 60% of adult Australians have low health literacy, which means they may not be able to effectively exercise their voice when making healthcare decisions. This is even more difficult for...

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