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  1. Reflecting on Medicolegal Responsibilities in Voluntary Assisted Dying - Post webinar activity

    Last Updated: 25/08/2026
    Webinar: Voluntary Assisted Dying Foundations: Reviewing Performance in Clinical Practice Time to complete: 1 hour Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) is now an available aspect of end-of-life care. A clear understanding of the legal an...

  2. Voluntary assisted dying (VAD): ethical, legal and clinical perspectives for medical practitioners

    Last Updated: 24/08/2026 in CPD Education Webinars
    VAD is now available in all Australian states and the Australian Capital Territory, making it an increasingly important aspect of contemporary healthcare practice. As legislative reviews, reforms and implementation experiences continue to evolve, healthcare practitioners must remain informed about t

  3. Testamentary capacity: Medico-legal risks in clinical practice

    Last Updated: 12/08/2026 in CPD Education Webinars
    Testamentary capacity is essential for a Will to be considered valid. Whether approached before a Will is signed or retrospectively after death when a Will is disputed, these assessments require clinicians to have a clear understanding of the sc...

  4. Voluntary Assisted Dying Foundations: Reviewing Performance in Clinical Practice - pre webinar activity

    Last Updated: 03/08/2026
    Webinar: Voluntary assisted dying (VAD): ethical, legal and clinical perspectives for medical practitioners Time to complete: 1.5 hours Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) is an increasingly relevant aspect of end-of-life care for...

  5. Emerging medico-legal challenges: reviewing standard of care and professional liability - pre webinar activity

    Last Updated: 30/07/2026
    Webinar: State of the nation: emerging medico-legal trends in medicine and dentistry Time to complete: 1 hour Please allow approximately 60 minutes. Read the case scenario and respond to the reflective questions below. This act...

  6. Quality improvement audit of health records: Documentation, prescribing, and professional obligations - Post webinar activity

    Last Updated: 29/07/2026
    Webinar: State of the nation: emerging medico-legal trends in medicine and dentistry Time to complete: 4 hours This CPD activity enables healthcare practitioners to audit their clinical records against key medicolegal risk areas, i...

  7. State of the nation: emerging medico-legal trends in medicine and dentistry

    Last Updated: 24/07/2026 in CPD Education Webinars
    The medico-legal landscape is evolving – and staying across emerging risks, regulatory changes, and technological developments is essential for safe, accountable practice.

  8. Applying clinical governance: A root cause analysis exercise in multidisciplinary care - post webinar activity

    Last Updated: 07/07/2026
    Applying clinical governance: A root cause analysis exercise in multidisciplinary care - post webinar activity ...

  9. Workshop recap: Medico-legal challenges in modern healthcare, Sydney

    Last Updated: 24/06/2026
    Thank you to everyone who joined us in Sydney for our first medico-legal workshop of 2026. Below is a summary of the key takeaways from each session. Session 1: Privacy and AI update Privacy law in NSW operates across two frameworks: the Commonwe...

  10. Clinical governance essentials in medicine and dentistry: bridging quality care and medico-legal risk management

    Last Updated: 22/06/2026
    Clinical governance frameworks are central to safe, accountable practice – but understanding how they intersect with medico-legal responsibility is not always straightforward. We’re delighted to welcome the current President of the Royal Au...
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