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TGA advertising of cosmetic injectables
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) recently updated its guidance on advertising cosmetic injectables to ensure advertising rules are applied consistently across all industries that deal with therapeutic goods.
05 Apr 2024
Blogs
Fines for advertising cannabis and other prescription medicines
Multiple fines for unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis and other prescription medicines have been issued this year by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). The fines include $132,000, $742,500 and $82,500 for companies, and $6,600, $13,320 and $9,900 for individuals. In October 2023, in Federal Court proceedings, the TGA obtained a combined $5 million penalty against a company and a Director for unlawfully advertising nicotine vaping products.
15 Dec 2023
Articles & Case Studies
Urgent after-hours attendance items
The Department of Health and Aged Care (DHAC) is conducting an early intervention compliance activity (‘targeted compliance’) focused on MBS urgent after-hours attendance items 585, 588, 591, 599 and 600
07 Dec 2023
Articles & Case Studies
Responding to requests for unnecessary tests
Most patients come to see you for the benefit of your clinical expertise – but what happens when a patient comes in with a shopping list of referrals, or perhaps asks you to provide clinical care that may be unsafe?
07 Dec 2023
Articles & Case Studies
Physical examinations how to avoid misunderstandings
Good, clear communication is the most effective way to avoid misunderstandings in the doctor–patient relationship. A doctor must only conduct a physical examination of a patient when it is clinically indicated, and with the patient’s informed consent.
07 Dec 2023
Articles & Case Studies
I've been asked to attend a meeting
Being called to a meeting is often the precursor to an investigative or disciplinary process. Loss of control, fear of the unknown, and the risk to your employment prospects can lead to significant anxiety. Before you even set foot into the room, preparation is key.
07 Dec 2023
Articles & Case Studies
Is there a doctor in the house
In the restaurant, there are four doctors – you (an experienced GP), an emergency physician eating alone with two small children, a medical registrar who has just finished a bottle of champagne, and a recently retired psychiatrist.
07 Dec 2023
Articles & Case Studies
Gillick competence and the mature minor
Three teenagers walk into a practice… There’s no punchline here, but a regular challenge faced by GPs who are trying to determine who is and isn’t a mature minor, for the purpose of medical treatment. The clinical management of young people can be difficult. There are subtle nuances, and each case requires its own careful assessment.
07 Dec 2023
Doctors Let's Talk: Get Yourself A Fricking GP
Get yourself a fricking GP stat! is a conversation with Dr Lam, 2019 RACGP National General Practitioner of the Year, rural GP and GP Anesthetics trainee, that explores the importance of finding your own GP as a Junior Doctor.
25 Oct 2022
Systematic efforts to reduce harms due to prescribed opioids – webinar recording
Efforts are underway across the healthcare system to reduce harms caused by pharmaceutical opioids. This 43-min recording of a live webinar, delivered 11 March 2021, is an opportunity for prescribers to check, and potentially improve, their contribution to these endeavours. Hear from an expert panel about recent opioid reforms by the Therapeutic Goods Administration and changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
14 May 2021
Diplomacy in a hierarchy: tips for approaching a difficult conversation
Have you found yourself wondering how to broach a tough topic of conversation? It can be challenging to effectively navigate a disagreement with a co-worker, especially if they're 'above' you; however, it's vital for positive team dynamics and safe patient care. In this recording of a live webinar you'll have the opportunity to learn from colleagues' experiences around difficult discussions and hear from a diverse panel moderated by Dr Kiely Kim (medico-legal adviser and general practitioner). Recorded live on 2 September 2020.
05 Oct 2020
