Medi-Nav Orientation Resource v6, 2024

Access a comprehensive suite of consent documents at: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/consent For information regarding healthcare decisions and Po wer of Attorney, refer to the Office of th e Public Guardian : https://www.publicguardian.qld.gov.au/ For further information, refer to the Department of Health’s Guide to Informed Decision-making in Health Care : https://www.health.qld.gov.au/ data/assets/pdf_file/0019/143074/ic-guide.pdf 4.9 Medical indemnity insurance Medical indemnity insurance plays a vital role within the Australian health system by working to protect both doctors and patients in the event of an adverse incident arising from medical care. Medical indemnity cover for doctors is a requirement of registration in Australia. Medical indemnity is provided to medical practitioners employed by the Department of Health and by HHSs under HR Policy I2 – Indemnity for Queensland Health Medical Practitioners. The policy outlines the scope of indemnity offered to medical practitioners engaged to perform clinical services, the method of indemnity; and exclusions from indemnity. Access the Queensland Health medical indemnity policy document at: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/work-for-us/clinical/medical/indemnity For further information about medical indemnity in Australia, visit: https://www1.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-medicalindemnity-legislation.htm 4.10 Organ transplantation and hospital autopsies The Transplantation and Anatomy Act 1979 covers such topics as transplantation of tissue from live and deceased donors and hospital autopsies. There are strict guidelines and processes to be followed regarding the above topics. If you are working in a unit that undertakes transplants, you will be oriented to the policies and procedures for transplantation. Donation can occur in any hospital with an intensive care unit, but transplantation in Queensland Health can only be performed at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, The Prince Charles Hospital and Queensland Children’s Hospital. Medical practitioners should familiarise themselves with local hospital procedures related to the removal of tissue after death. Ask your supervisor for further information. Registers and processes for organ donation and transplantation are coordinated by DonateLife. Further information about DonateLife can be accessed at: https://donatelife.gov.au/ DonateLife Queensland’s website is accessible on Queensland Health computers only at: https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/donatelifeqld Information on the guidelines about best processes to optimise organ donation for transplantation, and cadaveric organ and tissue donation and transplantation is accessible on Queensland Health computers only at : https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/prevention/our-branches/cmohrb/organ-tissue- donation