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  1. A guide to navigating medicinal cannabis

    In line with the expanding use of medicinal cannabis in Australia, MIPS has seen a rise in claims and complaints related to medicinal cannabis prescribing, particularly in vertically integrated asynchronous telehealth settings. In this session, ...
  2. Member Handbook 2025-26

    Product Disclosure Statement Welcome to MIPS Thank you for choosing MIPS. We’re a member-owned, medical defence organisation operating as a mutual on behalf of our members. We are here to protect you and your professional reputa...
  3. Reviewing medicinal cannabis prescribing and patient management in clinical practice - Post webinar activity

    1.0 hour Reviewing Performance + 3 hours Measuring Outcomes This CPD activity is divided into two sections. Both sections must be completed in full to receive a statement of completion. Partial submissions will not be accepted or reviewed....
  4. Understanding medicinal cannabis prescribing for healthcare practitioners - Pre Webinar Activity

    1.5 hours Educational Activity + 1.0 hours Reviewing Performance This CPD activity is divided in sections A and B. Completing both sections will accrue 1.5 h of CPD under Educational Activity and 1.0 h of CPD under Reviewing Performance categ...
  5. Investigating Deaths: Exploring Your Role in the Australian Coronial System

    The Australian coronial system investigates reportable deaths to determine their causes and help prevent future fatalities. Join us for an insightful discussion on its structure, functions, and key jurisdictional variations across states an...
  6. Scrutinising the fine print: reflecting on employment contracts in healthcare - Post webinar activity

    1  hour Reviewing Performance Online Form - Webinar: Scrutinising the fine print: reflecting on employment contracts in healthcare - Post Webinar Activity ...
  7. The Department of Health and Aged Care is Increasing Medicare Compliance Monitoring Activity

    Medicare ensures affordable and accessible healthcare is available to all Australians. For practitioners to claim benefits under Medicare, they must comply with the provisions of the Health Insurance Act 1973 (Cth) and the Medicare Benefits Schedu...
  8. Important changes to Medicines and Poisons Regulation in Western Australia

    On 12 December 2024, amended  regulations  and a new  Code  for the prescription and supply of Schedule 8 (S8) and some higher-risk Schedule 4 (S4) medications came into effect in Western Australia. It is a legal requirement to comply with these...
  9. Testamentary Capacity

    MIPS members are often asked by patients, their solicitors, or their family to assess or attest to a patient’s testamentary capacity either before or after the patient’s death. This can be complex and fraught with challenges. This article sets out...
  10. Outcome appraisal of death certification and the coronial process - Post webinar activity

    1  hour Reviewing Performance  + 3 hours Measuring Outcomes   Online Form - Webinar: Outcome appraisal of death certification and the coronial process - Post Webinar Activity ...
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