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Complete the questionnaire below to record your experience anonymously. At the end you will receive a unique case number you can use to return and provide updates.

Organisational endorsement: To be determined

Important de-identification warning. Please do NOT include names or identifying details of patients, practitioners, institutions, workplaces, registration numbers, or any other information that could identify another person or organisation. Submissions should remain fully de-identified unless you deliberately choose to make contact.

Section 1

Case Overview

Basic timing and context questions.

1. When were you first notified by AHPRA?

Within 2 weeks 2 to 4 weeks ago 1 to 3 months ago 3 to 6 months ago 6 to 12 months ago More than 12 months ago

2. When did the incident or incidents being investigated occur?

Within 1 month 1 to 6 months prior 6 to 12 months prior 1 to 2 years prior More than 2 years prior Unsure

3. What was the source of the notification, if known?

Patient complaint Employer Colleague Mandatory notification Self-report Unknown Prefer not to say Other (please specify)

4. Practice setting

General practice Public hospital Private specialist practice Training position Locum Other

4a. What state or territory of Australia are you registered in?

Victoria New South Wales Other Prefer not to say

Section 2

Notification Process

Questions about clarity, timing, and process.

5. How much time were you given to respond?

Less than 7 days 7 to 14 days 2 to 4 weeks More than 4 weeks Unsure

6. How clearly was the nature of the concern explained to you at the outset?

Very clear Mostly clear Somewhat unclear Very unclear

6a. Do you believe the notification was vexatious or made in bad faith?

Yes Possibly No Unsure

7. Were you informed of your rights?

Yes No Unsure

8. Were you advised to seek medico-legal advice?

Yes No Unsure

9. Were interim restrictions imposed?

No Yes, minor Yes, moderate Yes, significant Unsure

9a. Were there aspects of the notification or early process you felt were inappropriate or problematic?

Yes No Unsure

Section 3

Timeline and Communication

10. How long have you been waiting for resolution?

Less than 1 month 1 to 3 months 3 to 6 months 6 to 12 months More than 12 months More than 24 months

11. Communication from AHPRA during the process

Regular Occasional Minimal None

12. Has your case changed investigator?

No Yes, once Yes, multiple times Unsure

Section 4

Support

13. What supports were offered? (select all that apply)

Medical defence organisation Employer support AHPRA support Peer support AMA support None Other

14. Did you access support?

Yes No

15. Would earlier support have helped?

Yes No Unsure

Section 4A

Technology and Support Tools

These questions explore views on AI / large language tools as possible support tools. They do not imply endorsement or replacement of medico-legal advice.

15a. What is your view on the use of AI / large language tools (e.g. ChatGPT) to assist practitioners in understanding or preparing responses during regulatory processes? (select all that apply)

I would never use such tools I might use them prior to contacting my medical defence organisation I might use them if other support resources were not immediately available I might use them to help organise information or understand the process I might use them throughout the process alongside professional advice I am not familiar with these tools but may consider using them I may have privacy or confidentiality concerns about using such tools Other (please specify)

15b. What concerns would you have regarding the use of AI-assisted support tools in this context? (select all that apply)

Privacy/confidentiality Accuracy/reliability Legal implications Regulatory concerns Risk of inappropriate advice Lack of transparency None Other

Section 5

Wellbeing Impact

16. How has this process affected you in each of the following areas?

Area	None	Mild	Moderate	Significant	Severe
Anxiety
Sleep
Work performance
Confidence
Burnout
Financial stress

17. Have you considered any of the following? (select all that apply)

Reducing hours Changing role Leaving practice Early retirement None of the above

Section 6

Fairness and Process

18. Do you feel you have been treated fairly?

19. Do you feel the process has been proportionate?

20. Do you feel the process has been timely?

20a. What aspects of the process worked poorly or could be improved?

Suggested limit: 200–300 words. Please do not include identifying details of patients, practitioners, or institutions.

Section 7

Outcome

21. Current status of your case

Under investigation Awaiting decision Closed, no action Closed, caution Conditions imposed Tribunal Other

22. If resolved, do you feel the outcome was proportionate?

Yes Mostly Unsure / not yet resolved Mostly not No

Section 8

Additional Comments

23. Any additional comments not covered above (optional)

Please do not include identifying details of patients, practitioners, institutions, workplaces, registration numbers, or other identifying information.

Section 9

Optional Support Pathway

Would you like to seek organisational support if this initiative were endorsed?

No, remain anonymous I may later quote my case number to make contact I would like to provide contact details

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