RISK MANAGEMENT Scott Shelly and Alexander Sheridan of health law firm Barry Nilsson, along with BMS, discuss the use of artificial intelligence in note-taking, a physiotherapist’s professional obligations and the role of notes in mitigating risk.

PHYSIOTHERAPY BOARD OF AUSTRALIA The Physiotherapy Board of Australia and Ahpra remind all practising physiotherapists that holding the appropriate level of professional indemnity insurance is vital to protect their patients, meet their legal obligations and maintain their registration.

RISK MANAGEMENT Effective communication with a client is crucial for a treating physiotherapist. Using a clinical scenario, Scott Shelly and Ashlee Sherman of Barry Nilsson explore an instance of ineffective communication and discuss safeguards to prevent such issues.

Receiving a notification can be stressful for physiotherapists. Response times have recently been reduced and new recommendations aim to make the process quicker and less distressing.

APA insurance partner BMS discusses the common areas of risk for business owners, and how business insurance could help protect your clinic.

Athena Harris Ingall, the legal member of the Physiotherapy Council of NSW, explores the importance of consent and obligations for health practitioners.

Professional indemnity insurance is not an appealing topic of conversation.

Even the most experienced physiotherapists can find themselves inadvertently in a difficult situation. Scott Shelly and Daryl Langman of health law firm Barry Nilsson illustrate how routine assessments can sometimes turn inappropriate.

Scott Shelly and Ashlee Sherman of Barry Nilsson explain why adequate record keeping is essential for physiotherapists and how to avoid breaching professional obligations.

Lauren Rickersey and Annaliese Williams of Barry Nilsson discuss a clinical scenario where a physiotherapist has not taken appropriate precautions to ensure that no harm comes to a patient in their care and provide some safeguards to prevent this from happening to you.