Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L00257:reg:4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2018L00257
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 4
Character Range: 2956–5570

4   Monitor designed specifically to enable the requester to view images
      2 The provision of staff or diagnostic imaging equipment at premises of the beneficiary if:
 (a) the premises are located more than 30 km by road from a radiology facility that is under the direction of a specialist in the specialty of diagnostic radiology; or
 (b) the premises are a hospital; or
 (c) the staff or equipment are stationed at the premises for the sole purpose of enabling services relating to diagnostic imaging to be rendered during a surgical procedure performed at the premises (including a procedure performed by fine needle aspiration).

      3 Free or discounted diagnostic imaging services to a patient who is, or is connected to, the requester.

 4 Educational material about diagnostic imaging, including material that may be given to patients.

 5 Education sessions on diagnostic imaging for the beneficiary if:
 (a) the primary objective of the session is to provide relevant information about diagnostic imaging; and
 (b) the venue is appropriate for the educational purpose of the session; and
 (c) any hospitality given is secondary to the educational purpose of the session; and
 (d) the cost of any hospitality is reasonable having regard to the venue and the conduct of the session; and
 (e) no travel or accommodation costs of the beneficiary are paid by the provider of the benefit; and
 (f) the session does not include, and is not held with, a sporting event or other entertainment.
Examples of topics for educational material or sessions
        1   Appropriate requesting of diagnostic imaging services
        2   Understanding results and reports for areas of diagnostic imaging and for particular processes

 6 Gifts or hospitality if:
 (a) they are a non‑cash benefit that is not convertible to cash; and
 (b) they are given infrequently and only in relation to a significant occasion; and
 (c) they are not given as inducement, consideration or reward for the beneficiary requesting diagnostic imaging services from a particular provider; and
 (d) the cost of the gift or hospitality is reasonable in the circumstances.
Examples
1 Flowers given because of the death of a family member of the beneficiary
2 Hospitality given for Christmas parties

 7 Diagnostic imaging request forms, promotional publications and promotional items, including material promoting the quality, convenience and cost to patients of diagnostic imaging services, if:
 (a) it has no resale value for the beneficiary; and
 (b) it is clearly identified as coming from the provider of the diagnostic imaging service.