Practice Library
AI Acceptable Use for Health Practitioners (Australia)
Covers safe, ethical and responsible use of AI in community health services; includes prohibited use, use of AI agents and AI tools for meetings and client interviews. Ethical and legal responsibilities of practitioners when using AI reflected in codes of practice/position statements of registration bodies.
15-20 minutes
Intermediate
Last updated Jul 2026
What You'll Learn
This PracticeLab quiz helps you revisit the essential concepts that guide safe, quality practice. Answer the questions, read the explanations, and build confidence in the knowledge you bring to your role.
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Privacy and AI Under the Privacy Act 1988 and Australian Privacy Principles
How AI tools must comply with the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles, including collection, storage, and use of personal information through automated systems. Understanding privacy principles in AI contexts.
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AI in Client Interviews and Meetings
Examines the use of AI transcription, summarisation, and note-taking tools in therapeutic and assessment settings, including consent requirements, disclosure obligations, and appropriate limits on automation.
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Accountability and Oversight of AI Output
Tests application of the principle that practitioners remain professionally accountable for AI-generated content, including how to critically review output for bias and error before using it in assessments, reports, or clinical decisions.
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Ethical responsibilities with AI Use
Practitioners must comply with the law and their professional and ethical codes of practice when engaging with AI.