0 hrs - 1.5 hrsEthical and legal implications of informed consent, health literacy, patient vulnerability, the process of providing relevant information to obtain informed consent; limitations of consent forms; legal capacity; High court rulings
1.5 hrs - 2 hrsExplanation of privacy and confidentiality issues, appropriate and inappropriate disclosure with examples, data security and data retention requirements
2 hrs - 2.5 hrsDiversity in our community, its social ramifications, the need to support those communities. Adult domestic violence and reporting responsibilities. Child physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Our reporting responsibilities and protections
2.5 hrs - 3 hrsRecommendations for health record keeping. The value of good record keeping to the practitioner, specific requirements, translated records, the intake form, records for initial consultation vs follow-ups, and tax invoice and accounting records
3 hrs - 3.25 hrsProblems and complaints that have occurred; guidelines for the safe practice of Chinese herbal medicine; nomenclature; patient advice and information; patient records; prescriptions and labels; adverse event reporting.
3.25 hrs - 3.75 hrsIssues relating to the toxicity of some herbs and how traditional preparation methods reduce the toxicity: Ma Huang, Zhi Fu Zi, and herbs containing amygdalin: Xing Ren, Tao Ren, Yu Li Ren. Restrictions and actual risks and safeguards.
3.75 hrs - 4 hrsAdvice on how to manage a complaint made against you effectively and professionally, and how to use the experience to improve your practice