Important Information for Health Providers: Note Taking, Report Writing and Attending Court

Maurice Blackburn Senior Associate, Simone Ellis, will discuss the importance of note taking and report writing for health providers and how this may be needed if attending court.

- Why keep records?
- What should I keep in a patient’s record?
- Best practice for record keeping, including a case example
- Accessing records – including issues surrounding privacy, storage and cost
- Report writing – who may see the report, what not to do, consent and legal privilege
- Tips and tricks on giving evidence in Court

Presenter

Simone Ellis, Maurice Blackburn Senior Associate, joined the firm in 2010, whilst studying law at La Trobe University. Simone worked in Maurice Blackburn’s Superannuation and Insurance department before relocating to their regional Wangaratta office in 2014 to commence her traineeship working in Personal Injury compensation. Simone was admitted to practice in 2015 where she worked as a Lawyer at Maurice Blackburn’s Geelong office before relocating to their Greensborough office in 2021 after having a child. 

Since early 2020, Simone has been heavily involved in fighting for the rights of injured construction workers and learning all about machinery, manual labour roles and performing over 100 on-site presentations. Simone is a determined lawyer that takes the time to explain the complex WorkCover system to her clients, to not only educate them and build their confidence navigating the system, but to also alleviate unnecessary stress allowing them to focus solely on what is most important – their recovery.

Simone is a member of the Law Institute of Victoria member, Law Institute of Victoria Mentor Program participant, Maurice Blackburn Women's Network member and Maurice Blackburn Rights and Reconciliation Group member. In her spare time, Simone enjoys creating memories with her family, snuggling with her dog Judge and attending to her chickens Nugget and Spicy.

Host

Business National Group

Date of Live Event

21/05/2024

CPD Hours

1.0 hour

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