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  1. ADHD prescribing reform: an update for GPs

    Last Updated: 11/10/2026
    Author: Dr Owen Bradfield, MIPS Chief Medical Officer Since Queensland became the first state to relax ADHD prescribing rules for GPs in December 2025, most other jurisdictions have followed with their own legislative and regulatory reforms. If ...

  2. When does a practitioner’s health become a medico-legal concern – and what should practitioners, colleagues and employers know about their obligations?

    Last Updated: 11/10/2026
    Author: Dr Owen Bradfield, MIPS Chief Medical Officer A recent study in the Medical Journal of Australia, co-authored by MIPS Chief Medical Officer Dr Owen Bradfield, examined a decade of health impairment notifications to the Medical Board of A...

  3. NSW prescribing reforms: five things to do before 5 November

    Last Updated: 11/10/2026
    Author: Dr Owen Bradfield, MIPS Chief Medical Officer From 5 November 2026, the Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2022 (NSW) and the Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 2026 (NSW) will replace the Poisons and Therapeutic Good...

  4. Prescribing off-label, unapproved and compounded medicines: new Ahpra guidance for practitioners

    Last Updated: 11/10/2026
    Author: Dr Owen Bradfield, MIPS Chief Medical Officer Background In September 2026, Ahpra released new guidance to support practitioners who prescribe off-label, unapproved or compounded medicines. The guidelines respond to concerns about singl...

  5. Criminal history and registration: what’s changed for practitioners

    Last Updated: 11/10/2026
    Author: Dr Owen Bradfield, MIPS Chief Medical Officer Ahpra’s new Criminal History Registration Standard (“the Standard”) commenced on 15 July 2026. The core objective is unchanged: National Boards assess whether a practitioner’s criminal histor...

  6. Respect, Safety and Professionalism: Responding to Discrimination in Healthcare Settings - pre webinar activity

    Last Updated: 06/10/2026 in pre webinar
    Webinar: Respect, Safety and Professionalism: Responding to Discrimination in Healthcare Settings   Time to complete:  2 hours Instructions. This pre-webinar CPD activity is designed to prepare participants for the liv...

  7. From DJ to doctor: the unexpected career path of MIPS medico-legal advisor Dr Carrie McKenzie

    Last Updated: 06/10/2026
    Healthcare has been a recurring theme throughout Dr McKenzie’s working life. As a veterinary nurse, she loved the clinical and surgical aspects of the job, but it was communicating with people during stressful moments that stayed with her most. Sh...

  8. Exploring the unexpected: a tribute to Professor Richard Scolyer AO

    Last Updated: 06/10/2026
    Professor Richard Scolyer AO will be remembered as one of Australia's greatest clinician-scientists. Named Australian of the Year in 2024, he was recognised not only for transforming melanoma care through groundbreaking research, but also for his ...

  9. Privacy update – what every medical student should know

    Last Updated: 02/10/2026
    Privacy and confidentiality are cornerstones of healthcare, but privacy issues are not always obvious in a busy clinical environment. In MIPS’ February webinar, Privacy update: Medico-legal issues for medical and dental practitioners , MIPS Chief...

  10. Exploring the unexpected: insights from the AMSA National Convention 2026

    Last Updated: 02/10/2026
    More than 900 medical students gathered in Adelaide in July for the 67 th Australian Medical Students’ Association (AMSA) National Convention, united by this year’s theme, Explore the Unexpected . Through inspiring academic sessions, workshops and...
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