Andrew McKenzie

Andrew McKenzie

Privacy, Consent & Risk Management

The three legal fundamentals of utilising AI in your clinic

As AI tools become increasingly accessible in healthcare settings, practitioners need to understand the legal considerations that come with using them in practice. This session will explore the key legal principles to consider when introducing or utilising AI in a clinical environment, with a focus on protecting your business, your practitioners, and your patients.

  • What information should be provided to patients when AI is being used
  • How consent should be considered, documented, and communicated
  • Privacy compliance obligations and practical steps to manage patient information appropriately

Designed to be practical and accessible, the presentation will provide practitioners with clear guidance and useful tools they can apply within their own clinics. Members will leave with a stronger understanding of how to approach AI use responsibly, communicate transparently with patients, and reduce legal and compliance risks as technology continues to evolve.

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Andrew McKenzie – Maurice Blackburn

Andrew is a Principal at Maurice Blackburn lawyers and has been listed by the prestigious Doyle's Guide as a lawyer of note. He has spent over 30 years working in plaintiff law firms, including over 28 years as a qualified lawyer. He practices exclusively in civil law and has appeared on behalf of his clients in just about every court and tribunal in Queensland.

He works closely with peak allied health organisations ApodA , ESSA , AHTA, APA, OTA and AASW on legal advice, education and policy.

He has also been an advocate for vulnerable road users, resulting in him appearing on their behalf before the Queensland Parliamentary Enquiry into Cycling in 2013.

In May 2018, he authored submissions to the National Quadbike Taskforce with the ACCC.

In 2021 he authored submissions on the Driverless Car Enquiry with the ACCC.

He is the Queensland face of Maurice Blackburn’s Sorry Mate I Didn’t See You (SMIDSY) campaign for motorcycle safety.