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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. Understanding How Complaints Arise

    Last Updated: 02/10/2026
    During a clinical round, an intern supervised a student while they attempted to insert a cannula. Despite the student’s familiarity with the procedure, the event was problematic. After three failed attempts, the intern inserted the cannula success...

  4. Clinical Supervision and Medicolegal Risk: A Critical Incident Review Activity - Post webinar activity

    Last Updated: 29/09/2026
    Webinar: What would you do? Clinical supervision dilemmas in medicine and dentistry Time to complete: 2 hours Clinical supervision is essential for supporting trainee development and maintaining safe patient care. When an adverse...

  5. What would you do? Clinical supervision dilemmas in medicine and dentistry

    Last Updated: 18/09/2026
    Clinical supervision is a critical component of safe, high-quality care both in medicine and dentistry, yet many clinicians undertake supervisory roles without formal training. In this webinar, our panel will discuss the medico-legal foundati...

  6. Medicolegal risks in clinical supervision: legal and regulatory considerations - pre webinar activity

    Last Updated: 03/09/2026
    Webinar: What would you do? Clinical supervision dilemmas in medicine and dentistry Time to complete:  2 hours Clinical supervision is essential to supporting safe, competent and ethical practice in medicine and dentistry. ...

  7. 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...

  8. 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

  9. 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...

  10. 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...
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