Australian SLP Spark: speech pathologists must not engage in referral arrangements, secret commissions, kick-backs, or other dodgy practices
Why: It’s unethical, unprofessional, and potentially illegal. Zoom in: Go deeper:
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Speech pathologists: let’s improve our progress notes to help our clients – and ourselves
Why it matters: Writing good file/progress notes of our consultations is: Case in point: D Lane v Northern NSW Local Health District [2013] NSWDC 12 Zoom in: Good progress notes are: Yes, but: Good note taking takes time and energy. You need a system to ensure progress note-taking fits into your daily workflows and doesn’t…
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SLP Spark: Each speech pathologist should buy their own professional indemnity insurance
The big picture Some Australian speech pathologists think buying their own insurance is a waste of money, and that they can rely on their employer’s insurance if they get sued. But: Your employer might: Zoom in As health professionals, every Australian SLP is required to maintain appropriate indemnity insurance arrangements, including under the: Bottom line…
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