Fellowship Support Program Registrar handbook

Registrar safety and support

Support for legal, ethical, and professional issues

      1. Support for legal, ethical, and professional issues

Support for legal, ethical, and professional issues

If you have a legal, ethical, or professional issue during your training, you should discuss it with a member of your program team or registrar liaison officer.

In some circumstances, you may need to speak to your medical defence organisation (MDO). MDOs are a valuable resource; they offer support services and resources, such as webinars and newsletters on professionalism and legal and ethical issues.

General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA) can support you with some legal and professional issues, and the Australian Medical Association also provides assistance if you’re a member.

Social media is increasingly being used by GPs for professional and business purposes. The RACGP provides guidance on safe and professional use of social media in the general practice setting. For more information, refer to the Social media in general practice guide.

Advertising