Paramedicine to be regulated from 1 Dec

The title 'paramedic' will be protected under law, and only appropriately registered professionals will be able to use the title.

Fake doctor sentenced to jail

A Victorian man pretending to be a gynaecologist or obstetrician has been sentenced to almost 10 years' jail.

Are you at risk of prosecution?

The criminal conviction of a UK doctor for gross negligence manslaughter shocked the Australian medical community. We examine the implications for Australia.

Notifiable Data Breach law takes effect

Australia's Notifiable Data Breach legislation has come into effect, leaving healthcare organisations at risk of fines of up to $1.8m for failing to disclose a breach.

Ambulance Victoria convicted, fined $400K

Following the investigation into the death of a paramedic in 2015, Ambulance Victoria was found guilty of breaching the OHS Act.

New law supports advance care directives

From 12 March, Victorian patients will be able to create legally binding advance care directives.

Minimising the risk of bullying

Surprisingly few managers know how to deal with bullying. There are also misconceptions as to what constitutes bullying. We set the record straight.

Doctor convicted, fined $100,000

A Melbourne doctor was convicted and fined after being found guilty of continuing to practise medicine while unregistered and under suspension.

Medtech agreement with government an opportunity for reform

A new agreement should ensure patients save money in insurance costs.

Health clinic fined $127,500 for unlawful advertising

The clinic made unsubstantiated claims in its advertising, leading to prosecution.

Fairer hospital parking fees thanks to 14yo's petition

An online petition by Sydney teenager Gidon Goodman has led to the NSW Governement's decision to cut the cost of parking at public hospitals for patients and visitors most in need.

Politics and change - medicos must engage