Medical Indemnity

AMA submission on Disability and Care Support

mzygmunt — Tue, 17 May 2011 11:12:47 +1000

The AMA has made a submission to the Productivity Commission supporting the introduction of a government funded system of comprehensive care and support for people with long-term, significant disabilities. The AMA also supports the introduction of a no-fault national injury insurance scheme.

AMA Submission on Disability Care and Support

smorrison — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:43:03 +1000

The AMA supports the establishment of a national disability insurance scheme which is "no fault" and comprehensive in the care and support it provides to cover the cost of long-term care for people with serious disabilities. The AMA's submission to the Productivity Commission's Inquiry brings to bear the expertise and collective experiences of the medical profession on what might contribute to the success of an optimally operating national disability support scheme from a health and medical point of view.

Privacy Resource Handbook 2010

amclennan — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:44:45 +1000

The AMA has developed a Privacy Resource handbook to help doctors comply with the Privacy Act 1988.

The Resource handbook is based on the Privacy Act 1988 in force as at 1 July 2010.

The AMA intends to update this Resource Book if the proposed changes become law.

AMA comments on the Review of Australian Privacy Law, Discussion Paper 72

sjanes — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:32:32 +1100

AMA comments on the Review of Australian Privacy Law, Discussion Paper 72

AMA Limited Privacy Policy

smorrison — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 17:30:00 +1000

Information Sheet

DVA - Contract Medical Advisers

tgoodacre — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 10:22:47 +1000

Information for members who currently work for DVA on a contract basis or are contemplating doing so through the current tendering process.

Services Agreement - The Schedule

tgoodacre — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 10:22:51 +1000

Part B (3): This type of clause, whilst providing maximum flexibility for both parties, provides minimal contractual security. It would be preferable to have defined reasons for cancellation. This improves security and removes the potential for unfair conduct and retributive behaviour.

Part B (4): Compensation should be incorporated if the contract is cancelled outside the terms contained in a revised Part B (3) or clause 22.

Parts J-M contain no information and obviously need fleshing out.

Services Agreement - The Clauses

tgoodacre — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 10:22:51 +1000

1.3 Add: "DVA will provide sufficient time and resources to permit the handover to occur".

1.5 At what point does survival end, or is it in perpetuity?

2.2 This can be used to effectively terminate the contract without reason, without notice, circumventing Part B (3) where the contractor simply cannot provide an alternative. For example, if the person removed has a specialized skill set, it may not be possible to replace them.

Introduction

tgoodacre — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 10:22:50 +1000

The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) engages a number of doctors as contract medical advisers. They work in DVA offices and interact with DVA staff and processes on a daily basis, but they are engaged as contractors, not employees. DVA has reviewed its arrangements for health advisers (includes medical, dental and allied health professionals) and has gone to tender for new contracts.

Submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional references Committee

admin — Mon, 28 Feb 2005 11:22:13 +1100

The AMA has lodged a submisison to the Senate's Inquiry into the Privacy Act 1988.

Government's Review of its Medical Indemnity Package

admin — Thu, 27 Jan 2005 16:19:00 +1100

The Federal Government commissioned a Review of Competitive Neutrality in the Medical Insurence Market. This Review was headed by Mr Graham Rogers whose Report was delivered to Government in March 2005 and subsequently publicly released.

The AMA's Submission to the Review of the Private Sector Provisions of the Privacy Act

admin — Tue, 21 Dec 2004 17:58:08 +1100

The AMA has lodged the following submision in answer to the call from the Federal Privacy Commissioner's request for comments on the Review of the Private Sector Provisions of the Privacy Act 1988.

Federal Government call for submissions on Review of the Privacy Act 1988 as it applies to the private sector

admin — Tue, 16 Nov 2004 17:56:00 +1100

The AMA lodged a submission by the due date to the Federal Privacy Commissioner.

AMA's Submission to Privacy Commissioner 2001

admin — Tue, 16 Nov 2004 17:16:02 +1100

In relation to the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000 (the Act), the AMA has long argued that overarching health privacy legislation is vital to adequately and appropriately protect patient privacy.

The AMA's submission to The ACCC

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2004 07:41:00 +1000

There has been an unfortunate history of misunderstandings leading to public arguments between the AMA and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) about medical roster and work share arrangements and their legality under the Trade Practices Act 1974.

Risk Management Working Party

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2004 15:54:00 +1000

This Working Party, consisting of the AMA, CPMC and MIIAA, was formed in response to a perceived need for review and rationalisation of existing Risk Management activities. This Working Party represents yet another positive approach to improving those factors influencing medical indemnity.

Letter to all doctors from Abbott

admin — Wed, 24 Dec 2003 08:03:00 +1100

The Minister fro health and Ageing, the Hon. Tony Abbott, has today written to all doctors in Australia on the issue of medical indemnity.

Government Medical Indemnity Arrangements

admin — Mon, 08 Nov 2004 07:27:08 +1100

A Joint Media Release from The Hon Tony Abbott and Senator the Hon Helen Coonan

Medical Indemnity activities and events

admin — Fri, 12 Dec 2003 07:38:00 +1100

Read a chronology of the AMA's Medical Indemnity activities and events since August 2003

Questions and Answers: Incident Occurring Policy (IOP)

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2003 08:07:00 +1100

Do you understand UMP's letter of 24 October. Here are some Q & A's to help.

Review of section 54 INSURANCE CONTRACTS ACT 1984

admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2003 07:54:00 +1000

The AMA has put a submission to the review of the Insurance Contract Act 1984 and in particular section 54 of the Act.

The HICs IBNR contribution notices

admin — Mon, 01 Sep 2003 07:48:00 +1000

The HICs IBNR contribution notices.

Are you exempt from the IBNR levy?

admin — Mon, 01 Sep 2003 07:52:00 +1000

Are you exempt from the IBNR levy?

Recent HIV/AIDS Case: Confidentiality, Statutory Obligations and HIV/AIDS

admin — Mon, 14 Jul 2003 07:41:00 +1000

The NSW Supreme Court's June 2003 decision of PD v Dr Nicholas Harvey and Another reminds doctors in clinical practice of the importance of effective patient-doctor communication and duty of care to third parties.

Medical Indemnity Insurance Contracts

admin — Wed, 02 Jul 2003 08:11:00 +1000

Affordability of premiums is still an issue

Renewing Your Insurance

admin — Thu, 22 May 2003 07:52:00 +1000

Renewing Your Insurance? Some important questions you should ask.

Message to Australian Doctors - On Medical Indemnity

admin — Thu, 08 May 2003 07:37:00 +1000

Open letter to Doctors - published in Australian Newspapers

AMA submission on draft National Health Privacy Code

admin — Wed, 30 Apr 2003 10:10:00 +1000

The AMA supports the development of overarching health specific privacy legislation.

The Government's reform package at a glance

admin — Wed, 09 Apr 2003 08:15:00 +1000

The Governments medical indemnity reform package consists of four Acts:

Patient Recall - 1992

smorrison — Wed, 01 Jan 2003 14:53:00 +1100

AMA Position Statement: Patient Recall - 1992