It might be surprising to know that telehealth has been occurring for about 100 years now; there’s evidence of radios being used in the 1920s to provide clinical advice to people in remote lo...

STEP 1: Stay safe and preserve the scene

• Dial 000 to report the incident to police.
• Don’t enter the premises if there are signs a break-in may have occurred – e.g. ...

Someone breaking into your premises or stealing goods at knife point is an obvious threat to any business.  But as claims reported to Guild Insurance show, they’re not the only crimes oc...

Employment related disputes are an increasing trend in claims reported to Guild Insurance.  These claims indicate that some employers may not be fully aware of their workplace rights and oblig...

While there are laws for advertising all businesses, there are additional requirements for health services regulated by the Australian Hea...

With the holiday season approaching, it’s time to remind ourselves of the possible threats to our homes and cars during this time. In the lead up to what should be a ...

Don’t underestimate the inconvenience of damaged windows or shop fronts. Prevention is always better than cure!

• Reduce the opportunity for damage by installing:
  ...

Cyber-attacks are a constant threat to individuals and businesses. From malware to phishing, cyber security risks are on the rise and attacks are becoming more sophisticated. While you may think yo...

In business, continuity is the key baseline for success.  It might seem obvious, but it’s surprising how many people rely on your business opening its doors everyday.

Too often b...

Technology has not only revolutionised the way we think, communicate and do business… It’s changed the way we need to protect ourselves.

Cybercrime is one of the fastest growing...

Although social media can open the door to an exciting online community, it has made it harder to separate yourself from your professional life.

Here’s fiv...

When the worst happens, you want to know you’re completely covered.

A vast majority of business owners are underinsured and shockingly they don’t even know about it. This i...

Advertising compliance has been on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency’s radar recently, with Meridian Lawyers assisting a number of health practitioners, including dental pr...

Recently I was referred by my medical GP to a surgeon for a simple but elective procedure. Whilst I had been told of the surgeon’s prowess, in the consultation with him I didn’t feel co...

Incomprehensible jargon is the hallmark of a profession
(Kingman Brewster, American Ambassador to Britain, speech, 1977)

Dental practiti...