Other Legislation Relevant to Medical Practice  

Oleh:

Breen, Kerry J. ; Cordner, Stephen M. ; Thomson, Colin J. H. ; Plueckhahn, Vernon D.

Jenis: Article from Books - E-Book
Dalam koleksi: Good Medical Practice Professionalism, Ethics and Law, page 386-398.
Topik: Social Security Legislation; Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation; Pre-Employment Medical Examinations; HIV/AIDS
Fulltext: Other Legislation Relevant to Medical Practice.pdf (163.74KB)

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The bulk of state and Commonwealth legislation that is of most direct and frequent relevance to medical practice has been addressed in previous chap- ters. The differences between the jurisdictions are more often in detail than in principle. This ?nal chapter summarises some further legislation that may involve practising doctors and is written mainly to highlight the principles involved in these Acts. Doctors wishing to seek more detailed advice concerning their responsibilities under the legislation should consult the department or statutory body established to administer the relevant Act. These additional legal responsibilities emphasise that the community places great trust in the professionalism of doctors in such roles as:




the provision of objective reports and certi?cates in relation to disabilities, injuries and accidents the noti?cation of authorities where individuals or the community are at risk assisting in the care and protection of the disabled exercising a public role as a person of independence and reliability meeting speci?c obligations as laid down in other Acts of Parliament. Failure by a doctor to ful?l these responsibilities will diminish the com- munity’s trust in the medical profession and may lead to censure of a doctor by a medical board. In some instances, doctors may face ?nes or even terms of imprisonment for failing to meet these responsibilities without adequate cause.

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