This webinar provides an overview of mandatory reporting laws, the role of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) in enforcing these laws and the obligations of treating and non-treating doctors. Medico-legal lawyers from Avant explain the thresholds for making a notification, clarify what does not need to be reported, and outline the different arrangements that apply in Western Australia where doctors are exempt from mandatory reporting obligations.
The session aims to dispel myths and common misconceptions about mandatory reporting, an area that often generates anxiety and confusion for GPs, to ensure GPs feel safe to seek advice when required. It also directs attendees to information, resources and support services available to assist GP health and wellbeing.
Learning outcomes:
- Describe the circumstances in which a mandatory notification must be made to Ahpra about another health practitioner.
- Compare mandatory notification obligations for treating and non-treating doctors, including key differences in thresholds and responsibilities.
- Identify information, resources and support services available to GPs in relation to mandatory reporting, including when a GP is the subject of a notification to Ahpra.
RACGP CPD Approved Activity 1hr EA
Facilitator:
Dr Tony Bayliss
Chair, RACGP Regulation and Compliance Working Group
Presenters:
Georgie Haysom
General Manager, Advocacy Education and Research, Avant
Tracy Pickett
Legal and Policy Adviser, Avant
Dr Shaun Prentice
Research Officer – GP Training, RACGP
