Episode 51 · Medicolegal

Medicolegal issues for cosmetic professionals with Ruanne Brell

With Ruanne Brell, Senior Solicitor, Avant Mutual, Sydney, AustraliaHosts Dr Jake Sloane and David Segal

About this episode

Ruanne Brell is a senior solicitor at Avant Mutual, Australia's biggest medical indemnity insurer. She has over 14 years of experience and provides medicolegal advice to members on a wide range of health law issues.

The doctor-patient relationship is built on trust, established by clear communication, honesty and paperwork such as consent forms. In the first of two episodes with Ruanne, we explore how things go wrong and what we can do to prevent it.

What you'll learn

  • How to get consent right
  • Why clinical notes matter
  • How to handle dissatisfied patients
  • What happens if a claim goes to court

Topics

  • Medicolegal
  • Consent
  • Complaints
  • Australia

Full transcript

The full transcript for this episode is coming soon.