Dental Protection Australia

Open Disclosure, part 2 of 2 – this episode explores the role of the apology in an open disclosure conversation. _ This episode is part of our podcast series, RiskBites, which provides short, bite-sized guidance around some of the key issues impacting the dental profession right now.

Open Disclosure, part 1 of 2 - this episode of RiskBites provides guidance on how to have an open disclosure conversation following an adverse outcome. _ This episode is part of our podcast series, RiskBites, which provides short, bite-sized guidance around some of the key issues impacting the dental profession right now.

This is the pilot episode of CaseMatters, our exciting new potential podcast series format which brings to life real case studies and the learnings behind them. Please share your feedback about this pilot episode of CaseMatters in our survey here https://medicalprotection.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_djwnAB4DMn91Hh3 “What if I could share with you the worst day of my professional life?” In this pi...

This episode takes a closer look at dental negligence and explores the factors that lead to a patient successfully suing. _ This episode is part of our podcast series, RiskBites, which provides short, bite-sized guidance around some of the key issues impacting the dental profession right now.

In this episode of RiskBites, Dr Kiran Keshwara and Dr Annalene Weston explore burnout, and provide guidance about how you can develop ‘third space’ strategies to build resilience and manage burnout. _ This episode is part of our podcast series, RiskBites, which provides short, bite-sized guidance around some of the key issues impacting the dental profession right now.

We define success as the achievement of your objectives. The Dental Advisory Team discuss how to hire for success and surround yourself with good people. _ This episode is part of our podcast series, RiskBites, which provides short, bite-sized guidance around some of the key issues impacting the dental profession right now.

To err is human, yet human error impacts the treatment outcomes for patients with as many of 12% of patients who attend hospital suffering an adverse outcome as a result of error¹. This episode of RiskBites discusses if we should accept this as ‘just how it goes’ or can we take steps to positively influence our error rate? Further Resources https://www.dentalprotection.org/australia/publications-r...

This guest episode of RiskBites explores sleep and insomnia for healthcare practitioners during COVID-19. Dr Pallavi Bradshaw, Medicolegal Lead of Risk Prevention at Dental Protection, talks to Dr David O’Regan, Consultant Psychiatrist and Sleep Specialist at the Sleep Disorders Centre at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital. _ This episode is part of our podcast series, RiskBites, which provides short,...

Almost every interaction we have with another individual or organisation involves some form of technology, which leaves a digital footprint. This episode of RiskBites explores our obligations as health care providers to protect the integrity of our patients’ data. _ This episode is part of our podcast series, RiskBites, which provides short, bite-sized guidance around some of the key issues impact...

This episode of RiskBites explores the difficulties of ‘hanging up your drill’, and what you need to consider when you decide to leave your practice. Further Resources https://www.dentalprotection.org/australia/publications-resources/dentolegal-articles/articles/leaving-practice-why-it-pays-to-check-your-contract https://www.dentalprotection.org/australia/publications-resources/dentolegal-articles...

Dr Mike Rutherford explores factors to consider when referring a patient to an independent specialist for a referral. Further Resources https://www.dentalprotection.org/australia/publications-resources/dentolegal-articles/articles/specialist-referrals-and-reports-from-a-dentolegal-perspective _ This episode is part of our podcast series, RiskBites, which provides short, bite-sized guidance around...

“Why me?” Dr Mike Rutherford and Dr Annalene Weston discuss why you may have received an audit letter. Further Resources https://www.dentalprotection.org/australia/publications-resources/dentolegal-articles/articles/i-have-received-an-audit-letter-from-a-health-fund-or-medicare _ This episode is part of our podcast series, RiskBites, which provides short, bite-sized guidance around some of the key...

The Dental Protection advisory team explore protecting your practice with valid and informed consent - a topic that comes up on a daily basis. Further Resources https://www.dentalprotection.org/australia/publications-resources/dentolegal-articles/articles/when-is-a-consent-form-not-enough-aus _ This episode is part of our podcast series, RiskBites, which provides short, bite-sized guidance around...

In this episode of RiskBites, Dr Annalene Weston and Dr Mike Rutherford provide advice about what to do when you receive a letter from a solicitor. Further Resources https://www.dentalprotection.org/australia/publications-resources/dentolegal-articles/articles/how-to-respond-to-a-solicitor-s-letter _ This episode is part of our podcast series, RiskBites, which provides short, bite-sized guidance a...

Dr Annalene Weston and Dr Ralph Neller discuss the challenge of how best to capture the risks and warnings we give our patients in their dental records. Further Resources https://www.dentalprotection.org/australia/publications-resources/dentolegal-articles/articles/protect-yourself-and-your-patients-with-record-keeping _ This episode is part of our podcast series, RiskBites, which provides short,...

Dr Annalene Weston and Dr Ralph Neller discuss what you should do if you receive an official complaint in the form of a letter from the regulator. Further Resources https://www.dentalprotection.org/australia/publications-resources/dentolegal-articles/articles/what-to-do-if-you-receive-a-letter-from-the-regulator _ This episode is part of our podcast series, RiskBites, which provides short, bite-si...

In the first episode of RiskBites, Dr Mike Rutherford and Dr Annalene Weston provide advice about what to do when you receive a patient complaint. Further Resources https://www.dentalprotection.org/australia/publications-resources/dentolegal-articles/articles/handling-dissatisfied-patients-and-their-complaints https://www.dentalprotection.org/australia/publications-resources/dentolegal-articles/ar...