As an employer, you are liable for the actions of others assisting you in the delivery of your professional services. "Others" is not always limited to employees but can in some circumstances extend to other parties you introduce, to assist you in the delivery of medical services.

Confused about your obligations under privacy legislation? The following are summaries of some recent cases that have gone before the Privacy Commissioner. As with any new legislation, it is helpful to see how it is being interpreted in practice. Invivo is happy to review compliance for our insured doctors.

Cerebral palsy cases have seen some high profile judgments handed down over the years, most notably Simpson vs. Diamond, which remains the highest damages award in Australian medical negligence history. A recent case in WA highlights the evolution of medical opinion on cerebral palsy causation, from a model where perinatal hypoxia was considered central to a more multifactorial framework.

Superannuation is more than just putting away a little bit at a time during your working life to help fund your retirement. There are a number of additional areas of interest that can have a major impact on your quality of life in retirement, as well as affecting the level of tax you pay during your lifetime.